Hand Painted Japanese Style Antique Butterfly Handbag with Pockets and Accessories Footwear Partly machine and partly hand

Partly machine and partly hand sewn

Condition: Fair vintage condition and priced accordingly

and when new

dramatic long chirimen silk

Because every size deserves to wear a piece of art

Hand Painted Japanese Style Antique Butterfly Handbag with Pockets and Accessories Footwear Partly machine and partly handThis curiously collectable and intriguingly designed bag with Art Nouveau Japonisme influences probably dates from the early 20th century, or possibly even the late 19th century. The suede like eau de Nil coloured fabric is soft to the touch and beautifully hand painted with symbolic images including a butterfly, a pagoda and Japanese landscape scenes. The closure of the bag features silver floral details and a silver clasp. There are two large outer