If you wear Kimono, probably you need bags.
There are rules for the formal scenes but you can choose freely for casual scenes.
Plus recently we can also use western bags for casual Kimono.
There are so many varieties of types and choices.
This time, we’ll show you about Japanese traditional bags.
The Types of Bags
Kimono doesn’t have any pockets so it’s impossible to put on things.
That means we need a bag to carry own accessories.
There are handbags with metal fittings, purse and cloth bag.
We can choose relatively freely except for the formal scenes.
It can be fashionable to carry big handbags for trips.
Formal bags
Rules are inseparable for the formal scenes and the tea party.
Even if Kimono and Obi fit perfect, it’s more important to choose the right bags and zouri.
The smaller bag is, the more it fits formal Kimono.
It’s popular to have set of zouri and a bag.
The cloth-like Meibutugire, Kinran, Karaori, Tudure Ori and Saganishiki.
The cloth which made of enamel also fits the formal scene.
But it’s said that reptiles and leather bags don’t fit Kimono.
Clutch bag doesn’t have the handle and it’s good for a light pack.
It’s useful to carry a clutch bag as the second bag.
A popular bag is cloth made Rikyu bag.
Rikyu bag is small but it has a large gore.
There are lots of color and patterns, so it’s a little bit hard to choose!
Small bags are mainly used in the formal scene.
It’s fashionable but the downside is that you can’t carry many pieces of luggage.
Furisode needs an exclusive bag which is made enamel and roundly shaped.
It looks so shiny and splendid.
Casual Bags
For casual scene, we can you any types of materials and colors.
But shoulder bag is difficult to fit Kimono. It’s better to carry a bag with a handle.
Rikyu bag which doesn’t use gold and silver yarns fits street wear.
A purse with metal claps is decorated with embroidery and beads.
Summer Bag
Basically, we also coordinate small bag with summer Kimono and Yukata.
Summer trend is white and light colors.
Typical bag for summer is basket case which is made of bamboo, wisteria, and hemp.
A drawstring bag is used casual scene and it fit Yukata perfectly.
About Furoshiki
Besides bag, we use furoshiki to gift-wrap.
The types of furoshiki are big sized cotton, heavy crepes and more!
We can collect various sizes of furoshiki and Japanese traditional patterns are so popular.
Summary
Bags make Kimono a unique style.
Handmade bags will be charm point of the coordinate.
Let’s be more particular about the color details and patterns!