You are offered a very beautiful example of a Japanese evening/clutch bag. I have not seen these in the UK before. I understand that a plain black bag like this would be used for as part of a mofuku outfit which is all black and used for mourning attire. But in the UK it is just makes for an elegant evening bag.
The bag is covered with fine, smooth, lustrous silky fabric which could be silk but is likely to be artificial silk. The outside of the bag feels soft and silky and is very slightly padded.
The patterning on the front is made by the fabric being folded into vertical pleats to give a line texture. The lower back is covered with a silky fabric with a tiny horizontal line texture.
The inside of the bag is lined with strong silky, smooth black fabric. There is two internal pockets on the sides.
This is a beautiful Japanese handbag that would make a unique and special evening bag or bag to use for a special occasion.
AGE and CONDITION: I am sorry to say that I do not know the date of this bag but I suspect it could be fairly contemporary or some years old.
The condition is excellent with no conspicuous faults to note. On closest inspection there is a tiny mark on the back seam which you need to look closely to notice but is mentioned for the sake of accuracy. This is a gently used item in great overall condition but please do not expect it to be exactly like new.
SIZE: The bag itself measures 21.5cm/8.5"wide x 11.5cm/4.5" high and 3cm/1.25" deep. The bag is lightweight and weighs about 150g
A NOTE ABOUT POSTAGE. Despite being small and light, this bag is too bulky to be sent as a letter and has to be sent as a parcel which is reflected in the postage costs. I will be using tracked postage.
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