SHOP By KIMONO SYMBOLS

All our sustainable fashioned Japanese obi clutches are upcycled from no longer wearable vintage Japanese kimono obi sashes sourced from antique markets and stores in Japan.  Since kimono is donned based on the season and occasions, each clutch carries a blessing woven in the warp and weft of the gorgeous silks.
 
Pine Kimono Clutches Upcycled from Vintage Japanese Kimono Obi. Occasions: Wedding, Anniversary, Winter

PINE • 松 • "Matsu"
Associated with weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, longevity, wisdom and the winter season
 
Bishamon Kikko

BISHAMON • 毘沙門亀甲
Associated with blessings, protection, abundance and wealth
 
Bamboo Japanese Symbol Kimono Clutches
BAMBOO • 竹 • "Take"
Associated with encouragement, resilience, perseverance and the season of winter

Kikko Symbol


Hexagon • 亀甲文 • "Kikkō"
The Kikko is a Japanese symbol inspired by the shell of the tortoise in hexagons.  
The kikko brings longevity, luck and prosperity.

 
Butterfly Kimono Clutches
BUTTERFLY • 蝶 • "Chou"
Associated with marriage, anniversaries, weddings, freedom
 
Cloud Kimono Clutches | Handmade Sustainable Fashion Purses
CLOUD • 雲 • "Kumo"
 Associated with blessings and auspicious change in life events.
 
Cranes Kimono Clutches Upcycled from Vintage Japanese Kimono Obi
CRANE • 鶴
Associated with longevity, marriage, union.
 
Camellia Kimono Clutches Upcycled from Vintage Japanese Kimono Obi

CAMELLIA • 椿 • "Tsubaki"
Associated with love, admiration, perfection, the season of spring
 
Chrysanthemum Kimono Clutches Upcycled from Vintage Japanese Kimono Obi
CHRYSANTHEMUM • 菊 • "Kiku"
Associated with rejuvenation, beauty, the season of autumn
 
Peony Kimono Clutches Upcycled from Vintage Japanese Kimono Obi
PEONY • 牡丹 • "Botan"
Associated with beauty, wealth and nobility, the season of spring
 
Plum Blossoms Kimono Clutches Upcycled from Vintage Japanese Kimono Obi
PLUM BLOSSOMS • 梅 • "Ume"
Associated with perseverance, overcoming adversity, the season of winter / early spring
 
Sakura Cherry Blossoms Kimono Clutches Upcycled from Vintage Japanese Kimono Obi
CHERRY BLOSSOMS • 桜 • "Sakura"
Associated with the transience of life, "mono no aware", the season of spring
 
Water / Seigaiha Kimono Clutches Upcycled from Vintage Japanese Kimono Obi
 
WATER / SEIGAIHA • 水 • "Mizu" / "Seigaiha"
Associated with abundance, ebb and flow of life, the season of summer
 
Shippo / Treasures Kimono Clutches Upcycled from Vintage Japanese Kimono Obi
 
SHIPO • 七宝
Associated with wealth and Buddhist doctrine
 
 
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