Obi Clutch Purse

Fan of gold petals rises like a sunrise from the bottom edge

This is a clutch purse made from obi kimono silk. An obi is the wide sash worn with a Japanese kimono, and it is usually woven or embroidered with patterns that are among the most elaborate on the garment. Boxy and folded, this deep purple clutch has two gold bands of hexagon patterning slanting inward toward the center. A fan-shaped flower with fine, ruled petals rises from the base. The surface has a smooth sheen. It is 11.25 inches long, 3.25 deep and 8.5 high.

A small bag with a very large sense of occasion.