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Kimono Cloth Bags

 

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These elegant silk bags are designed individually using fragments of vintage Japanese kimono cloth that is purchased from a store in Washington State. As many as four different fabrics are used in each bag making a unique creation embellished with vintage buttons or pins.

Small Kimono Cloth Bags

 

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Small bags with a cross-over strap are perfect when you need to carry only a comb and glasses or some small change. Japanese kimono cloth, dupioni silk, vintage pins and stick pins make there a wonderful wardrobe addition.

Eyepillows

 

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Relax your spirit with an eyepillow made of dupioni silk topped with an appliqued strip of Japanese kimono cloth. Flax seeds give the pillow weight and lavender provides a soothing scent.

Jewelry Pouches

 

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These sumptuous brocade silk pouches are perfect as an evening clutch or as a jewelry carrier. Ribbon closures and unusual buttons and pins make these unique.

Belts

 

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These belts are made of French silk ribbons. They are composed of 2 different but coordinating ribbons sewn back to back making them reversible for varied uses. They will add pizazz to a dress as well as a pair of jeans. The belts measure 1 and 7/8 inches wide. They are 43” long and the buckles measure 3” x 2.5”.

Sashes

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These lovely sashes are made of dupioni silk, and they are finished with a Mother-of-Pearl buckle. Dress up or dress down with this sash. Most sashes are 37.5” long and 4” wide.

Little Black Bags

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These “little black bags” bring a touch of elegance to a special night out. One of a kind construction uses antique embellishments against vintage Japanese kimono cloth or velvet to weave the magic.