Wa Design Bags
Unique bags, made sustainably from Japanese kimono fabrics
Our Products
Kimono and obi repurposed bags
These are our main products: Tote bags of different sizes, shoulder/cross body bags, smart phone/wallet bags, and small pouches, which are made by hand using mainly repurposed kimono & obi fabrics. The bags themselves are new. They are all one-of-a-kind, crafted with heart and individually acquired in Japan. These kimono & obi bags are wonderful to add to your bag collection or use as gifts!
$35 - $100
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Cloth bags with unique Japanese prints
These are cotton tote bags or shoulder/cross-body bags of various sizes, featuring fun prints of interesting Japanese cultural icons such as sake brewery insignia, sushi, decorative masks, and kanji (Chinese characters). If you love Japan, these are for you!
$35 - $80
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Kimono handbags
Beautiful handbags made with silk kimono fabrics, some of which are used but in good condition. In Japan, these bags are usually carried with kimono, but they add style and elegance with western dresses as well. Most of these bags have metal handles that can be stored inside, so they can also be used as clutches. Great for special occasions and parties.
$40 - $70
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Beaded bags
These are Japanese vintage beaded bags. Although some may have slight cosmetic blemishes, they look lovely to take to your special occasions. Some of them have elaborate & impressive designs, which you may find rare and particularly attractive. We have some small, beaded bags that are perfect for children, too.
$40 - $80
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Obi tapestries
Wall hangings created with colorful, beautiful obi can be wonderful decorations on a plain wall. There are various lengths for these tapestries.
$100 - $180
Unique sustainable bags
Wa Design Bags is a specialty store of Japanese bags using materials originally intended for traditional kimono & obi sashes.
Each of our bags is one-of-a-kind, crafted with heart by people living in different parts of Japan.
We are keen to support activities that repurpose kimono & obi materials that have been neglected or are no longer suitable for wearing.
Lookbook
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