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Darari Obi Tote Bag Large | Vermillion Flowing Water

Darari Obi Tote Bag Large | Vermillion Flowing Water

$1,100.00 USD
$1,100.00 USD
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Elegant zipper-top tote bag made from a repurposed vermillion and cream Darari Obi, featuring a "Flowing Water" pattern. In Japan, the auspicious Flowing Water pattern symbolizes purity, as flowing water is always pure and free from muddiness. 

The obi of a maiko always has a family crest on it, so we designed the bag to leave it on the top of the obi, which is precious because only two bags with a family crest can be made from one obi.

 

Details: 

  • Dimensions: Width 30 cm, Height 33.5 cm, Depth 10 cm, Handle 21.5 cm
  • Materials: Silk obi, leather handle

Care Instructions

The silk is delicate so avoid it getting wet in the rain etc as any moisture may leave stains.

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Enjoy using a one-of-kind bag made from a Darari Obi worn by one of Umeno's very own maiko. 

Darari Obi

The "Darari Obi" is a type of obi (traditional Japanese sash paired with a kimono) typically worn by Maiko (young geisha apprentices) during their training period. The obi is considered a symbol of the Maiko's status and skill level, as tying the Darari Obi requires a high level of proficiency and practice.

Its impressive length and width distinguish it from other kinds of obi, and it is often heavily decorated with embroidery, metallic threads, and other embellishments. It can measure up to 12 feet in length and is tied in a special way at the back of the kimono.