Hashi Kimono Make up Pouch 4279U

Hashi is Japanese for ‘bridge’. This design was inspired by the shape of a beautiful red bridge at a temple in Osaka.  It features one large pocket accessed by a top zipper, and a zipped pocket on the side. Designed with a base panel, so the pouch will stand up.

Two popular Japanese design motifs adorn this deep purple (think of a famous dairy milk chocolate bar colour) fabric, ‘ume’ blossom and ‘botan’ flowers.

Botan, the peony is called 'king of flowers' in Japan.    Ume, the Plum Blossom is a very popular symbol on fabrics. It is a favourite within the range of Japanese designs: it’s beauty and fragrance has been reflected in many poems. It is the first of the year to bloom, and therefore represents endurance. It became a symbol of good fortune, as is used for New Year decorations.  

The pattern is printed on a rinzu silk, a damask silk woven with a pattern of nami, waves, to give extra texture to the kimono fabric.  The design is further enhanced by gold and silver printed areas.

This vintage kimono was sourced from the Osaka area of Japan.  It is approximately 20-30 years old.

Handmade by self help groups in Cambodia.

Dimensions: Width 19cm, Height 14cm, Depth at base 6cm, at top 1cm.