Woman wearing an orange kimono and obi in a bamboo forest
Woman wearing an orange kimono and obi in a bamboo forest

Carrying Tradition

The obi is the wide, richly woven sash worn with a kimono, often the most elaborate part of the outfit. We give vintage obi a second life as handbags, totes and pouches.

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Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern, view 2 Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern, view 3 Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern, view 4 Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern, view 5 Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern, view 6 Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern, view 7 Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern, view 8 Enduring Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver and gold flowing-water and bamboo pattern, view 2

Kimono Obi Tote Bag – Enduring Tradition

$65.00
Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms, view 2 Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms, view 3 Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms, view 4 Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms, view 5 Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms, view 6 Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms, view 7 Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms, view 8 Refined Tradition obi tote bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a silver tortoiseshell lattice of blossoms, view 2

Kimono Obi Tote Bag – Refined Tradition

$65.00
Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass, view 2 Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass, view 3 Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass, view 4 Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass, view 5 Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass, view 6 Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass, view 7 Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass, view 8 Ceremonial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with cranes in flight over autumn pampas grass, view 2

Kimono Obi Bag – Ceremonial Weave

$95.00
Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk, view 2 Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk, view 3 Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk, view 4 Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk, view 5 Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk, view 6 Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk, view 7 Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk, view 8 Imperial Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a gold and coral chrysanthemum on black silk, view 2

Kimono Obi Bag – Imperial Weave

$80.00
Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions, view 2 Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions, view 3 Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions, view 4 Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions, view 5 Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions, view 6 Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions, view 7 Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions, view 8 Twilight Silk obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, woven with four-season flowers in gold-linked medallions, view 2

Kimono Obi Bag – Twilight Silk

$80.00
Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums, view 2 Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums, view 3 Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums, view 4 Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums, view 5 Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums, view 6 Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums, view 7 Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums, view 8 Ethereal Weave obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a taiko drum, clouds and chrysanthemums, view 2

Kimono Obi Bag – Ethereal Weave

$95.00
Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose, view 2 Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose, view 3 Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose, view 4 Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose, view 5 Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose, view 6 Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose, view 7 Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose, view 8 Modern Heritage obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a great folding fan in gold and dusty rose, view 2

Kimono Obi Bag – Modern Heritage

$80.00
Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold, view 2 Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold, view 3 Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold, view 4 Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold, view 5 Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold, view 6 Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold, view 7 Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold, view 8 Upcycled Charm obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with red, blue and ivory peonies swept in gold, view 2

Kimono Obi Bag – Upcycled Charm

$80.00
Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines, view 2 Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines, view 3 Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines, view 4 Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines, view 5 Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines, view 6 Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines, view 7 Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines, view 8 Sacred Brocade obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with floral roundels and scrolling vines, view 2

Kimono Obi Bag – Sacred Brocade

$80.00
Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion, view 2 Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion, view 3 Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion, view 4 Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion, view 5 Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion, view 6 Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion, view 7 Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion, view 8 Golden Elegance obi handbag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with a large gold and blue-green flower medallion, view 2

Kimono Obi Bag – Golden Elegance

$80.00
Quiet Craft obi bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with white peonies and blue, coral and red chrysanthemums on champagne Quiet Craft obi bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with white peonies and blue, coral and red chrysanthemums on champagne Quiet Craft obi bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with white peonies and blue, coral and red chrysanthemums on champagne, view 2 Quiet Craft obi bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with white peonies and blue, coral and red chrysanthemums on champagne, view 3 Quiet Craft obi bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with white peonies and blue, coral and red chrysanthemums on champagne, view 4 Quiet Craft obi bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with white peonies and blue, coral and red chrysanthemums on champagne, view 5 Quiet Craft obi bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with white peonies and blue, coral and red chrysanthemums on champagne, view 6 Quiet Craft obi bag made from a vintage Japanese obi, with white peonies and blue, coral and red chrysanthemums on champagne, view 2

Kimono Obi Bag – Quiet Craft

$95.00
Woman carrying a navy and gold obi bag in front of a red brick wall
Woman carrying a navy and gold obi bag in front of a red brick wall

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