" KIMONO Bags for Autumn "

 

I just finished making Bags from Vintage KIMONOs for the NYBC's "Autumn Festival." 

This season I decided to use just 2 KIMONOs and focusing on 2-styles, Grocery Bags (even though they came out too fancy, maybe?) and Purses (it's a good size for ladies to carry their keys, wallet, and phones....)

I also wanted to use up some great remnant KIMONO Fabrics.  

They are so precious and perfect fabrics to make Purses for coming the Holiday Party.

--- 紅葉, MOMIJI or Red Maple Leaves ---

I combined with fuzzy wool to give bags some warmth.

And, it sure did.

< 手さげ, TESAGE or Purse >

< Grocery Bags >

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--- 飛絣, TOBI KASURI or Jumping Ikat ---

This Ikat has such a casual look, soI thought Denim is the perfect match. 

But, the result is very dressy...

< 手さげ, TESAGE or Purse >

< Grocery Bag - A >

< Grocery Bag - B >

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--- 手さげ, Purses in Additional Fabrics --- 

< 梅柄, UME-Gara-Ori or Plum Tree Weave >

< 紋付縮緬, MONTSUKI-CHIRIMEN or Family Crest >

I thought this Dress Purse is the most elegant KIMONO-Bag I ever made...