Nishijin-ori Silk-made small Gamaguchi Wallet (Ellipse, Beige, Mandarin)
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Beautiful, small & pretty wallet made from Kyoto Nishijin-ori silk fabric. Suitable for carrying coins and small items.
"Nishijin" is the north-west part of Kyoto city, and "ori" means fabric weaving. Nishijin-ori is very high quality silk fabric woven in this area of Kyoto. Nishijin-ori is elegant as well as durable. This traditional weaving technique dated back one thousand years ago, and Nishijin-ori has been traditionally used for women's Kimono belts. Nowadays, Nishijin-ori is utilized for men's neckties and various interior & fashion items. We hope you will enjoy the elegant touch.
The wallet is manufactured by Nishijin SEGAWA Textiles, Co. Ltd. The fabric motifs are inspired by the Asuka period (6 - 7th centuries) designs.
- Price
- 2,980 YEN
- Item
- Nishijin-ori Silk-made small Gamaguchi Wallet (Ellipse, Beige, Mandarin)
- SKU
- GamaG-SG-Maruhana-Shiro-000012
Number of Stock: 1 in stock
Product details
| Dimensions | 9cm(W) x 5cm(D) x 6cm(H) (3.5" X 2.0" X 2.4") |
|---|---|
| Weight | 150g |
| Content | 100% Silk & Metal fitting |
| Origin | Kyoto, Japan |
| Brand | Kyoto Nishijin-ori silk fabric |
| Design | Traditional Kyoto style |
| Care | Please wipe gently with wet towel. |
