Practical test has been done for "GAMAGUCHI" kimono purse!

Gamaguchi - It has been popular in Australia. Finally, I also tried to make the vintage kimono purse "Gamaguchi style"and use for 3 weeks.

Now, I have tested and OK for glue, strap and structure. I will forward to Artisan(Craft Queensland) and Hanasho(Westend) soon!

It's so popular, but with long strap and Japanese indigo. Looks OK???

Where are you going with my kimono bag?

'Hey! Duck where are you going with my kimono bag? '



'The bag looks like very heavy? Many stuff must be in the bag!'
'Where are you going with my bag? Are you coming back??'

“･･･・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・”

‘Anyway, Enjoy your traveling!!!'

Japanese Indigo - Kasuri, Shibori

Since I started making the vintage kimono bags in Australia, I know that most people like the bright kimono patterns such as "Geisha" costumes. These patterns generally show us Japanese four seasons with the seasonal plants, insects, animals and garden etc. I will write about these bright textiles later, but if you want to know more about Kimono textiles now, as a first step, please look at "Kimono-Wikipedia".


This time I would like to introduce the two Japanese traditional indigo textiles through my works.

The top of picture; KASURI
(What's KASURI?, See here)

The left picture; KASURI and Plain Indigo Summer Kimono

The bottom of picture; SHIBORI
(What's SHIBORI?, See here)


Kasuri is originally from India.
In Japan, firstly Kasuri and Shibori was made by Silk materials.
After the cotton fabric spread to ordinary people (since Edo period), The people, especially farmers wore Kasuri and Shibori clothes. Now both Kasuri and Shibori is very expensive in Japan(Because HANDMADE!!!)
PS; I am sorry for my funny English, please be patient!
When having time, I will ask my friends to amend my funny English to "REAL ENGLISH"!!!!

Welcome to Kaz's vintage kimono bag world!

Hi! I am Kaz(Kazuyo) making one-off vintage kimono bags and accessories in Brisbane.

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I would like to introduce a variety of vintage fabrics through my work and also Japanese culture, healthy foods and so on both traditional and hot stuff!!!.
Anybody who have interest for Japanese stuff, please feel free to contact to me.
Look forward to hearing from you!

Kaz(Kazuyo Kashiwagi)