A Piece of Japan,
Made to Be Carried.

Handcrafted from authentic vintage Japanese obi, each bag is one of a kind.

The Journey of an Obi

One Obi. One Bag. One Story.

Every Obi Bag begins with an authentic vintage Japanese obi.
Once woven to be worn with a kimono, these beautiful textiles carry years of craftsmanship, pattern, and character.
We give them a new purpose as one-of-a-kind bags for today.

An authentic vintage Japanese obi textile, shown before transformation
01 Vintage Obi
Macro detail of the obi's weave and embroidery, showing the craftsmanship
02 Craftsmanship
The finished Kimono Obi Bag, crafted from the vintage textile
03 The Bag
A lifestyle photo of the finished Obi Bag being carried
04 Your Story
A vintage Japanese obi, shown in full to reveal its woven pattern
Close-up of the obi's woven texture

The Story Behind the Obi

More Than a Belt.

An obi is the sash worn with a traditional Japanese kimono. But an obi is also a work of art. Intricate patterns, woven textures, and carefully crafted details can take months to create.

Many vintage obi are no longer worn today. We believe their beauty deserves another life.

Intricate embroidered pattern on a vintage obi

From Obi to Bag

From Obi to One-of-a-Kind

Once worn.
Now carried.

Authentic vintage Japanese obi before being transformed into an Obi Bag Before
One-of-a-kind Obi Bag handcrafted from vintage Japanese obi After
Vintage Japanese Obi One-of-a-Kind Obi Bag
  1. 01 Vintage Japanese Obi
  2. 02 Carefully Selected
  3. 03 Handcrafted in Japan
  4. 04 Your One-of-a-Kind Bag

Why Every Bag Is Different

No Two Will Ever Be the Same.

Every obi has its own pattern, texture, color, and history. When it becomes a bag, those details remain. That means the bag you choose is not simply a bag.

It is the only one like it.

A person carrying the Obi Bag naturally as part of an everyday outfit
The Obi Bag worn while out for the day, showing its everyday scale

Made for Everyday Life

Tradition, Made for Today.

Beautiful enough to stand out. Practical enough to carry every day.

  • 01Phone
  • 02Wallet
  • 03Keys
  • 04Sunglasses
  • 05Small essentials
A craftsperson's hands at work on an obi, showing the weaving and craftsmanship behind the original textile

Handcrafted in Japan

Handcrafted in Japan

Each Obi Bag is carefully handcrafted in Japan from authentic vintage obi. From the original textile to the finished bag, every piece is made with care for the material and the craftsmanship behind it.

Close-up of an authentic vintage obi, showing its woven texture and pattern
A finished Second Bloom Tokyo Obi Bag, made from the vintage obi textile

Made in Japan.

Made from history.

Made to be carried forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Each bag is made from authentic vintage obi, so once a design is sold, it will not be recreated.

Each Obi Bag is handcrafted in Japan.

Your phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses, and other everyday essentials.

Yes. Obi fabric is naturally structured and durable, and each bag is reinforced for everyday use.

Yes. Each bag is made from authentic vintage Japanese obi.

Mission

Give Beautiful Textiles a Second Life.

An authentic vintage Japanese obi, its weaving and pattern shown in quiet detail

Beautiful textiles deserve to be remembered. By transforming vintage obi into modern bags, we preserve Japanese craftsmanship while giving these textiles a new purpose.

A finished Second Bloom Tokyo Obi Bag, the vintage obi textile carried into a new form

One obi.

One bag.

One more story to tell.