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Summer Bag ‘Orient Express’

Name: Summer Bag ‘Orient Express’
Brand: Abi-K
Price: 110.0 GBP
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Shop our luxury evening crossbody bag 'Summer', designed and cut in our studio, then expertly crafted by a London workshop. It's a sustainable, ethical, luxurious fashion accessory choice that's as unique as you...the only one in the world! Proudly bespoke and made in England.

‘Summer’ is a soft structure evening bag in deco style woven gold threads with glorious green silk. Feel the glamour!
Detachable metal chain strap, 120cm cross body, or wear as a clutch
Fits all your essentials
Hidden zip fastening, clean rigid asymmetric line
Subtle nod to origami where the base corners fold into the side seam
Lining and internal pocket made from original kimono silk, no modern materials
Laser etched leather label inside
Hexagon button on the zip pull; hexagons are a Japanese symbol of longevity and good fortune, taken from 'Kikko' meaning tortoiseshell
Finished off with a beautiful tassel
*Please be aware our beautiful products are made from vintage obi’s - the formal sash worn around the waist of a ceremonial kimono. c1920’s-1980’s. It is inevitable there may be age marks, fraying or loose threads. This is part of their charm and an insight into their history. See photos.*

Option for handmade detachable leather shoulder strap if preferred. Leather straps are individually cut from hand selected high quality hide, hand edged and hand riveted by skilled professional leather workers. The bag is £135 with this option. Please contact us.

Dimensions: approx 170mm at tallest side x 280mm wide

I AM UNIQUE

I amunique: Abi-K products are individually hand crafted from vintage Japanese kimono obi silks. The obi is the formal sash worn around the waste of a kimono and were once worn in formal Japanese ceremonies.Hexagonal shapes means 'kikko' (tortoise shell). In Japanese culture this represents 'happiness & longevity' often used in wedding ceremonial attire.
Note: Vintage silks may show evidence of creasing, age marks, fraying and uneven surfaces.In some cases they are a silk mix. Woven metallic threads can create a raised surface as they run underneath the silk.

TAKE CARE OF ME

Suitable for occasional use, not for every day wear. May fray with wear. Avoid direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Avoid liquids. Due to the obi's being vintage, it is not recommended to wash, surface clean or dry clean.