Indigo and White Kinchaku

Description

A “Kinchaku” is basically a small drawstring bag created originally for carrying money or small objects. When one was wearing a kimono, they were attached to the obi/sash at the waist. They were often made of leather, but they were also made of an assortment of fabrics in brightly colored patterns. Today, they continue to have a practical use with similar aesthetics.

I used shibori (Japanese resist) to create the pattern on the fabric for this Kinchaku, then dyed it and the lining in indigo. It's edged in blue and white to compliment the patterning.

The bag is basically square and measures 7.5 in. square and has 2 small side pockets on both sides of the purse. It is fully lined with cotton, has black drawstrings decorated with cream colored wooden beads.

Added on Oct 08, 2009