Vintage Japanese Zippered Heavily Beaded Handbag Butterfly I4407 Purse
An intricately beaded, one of a kind vintage bag
I have held onto this for a while, thinking of keeping it but now I can let it go!
These bags are traditionally worn to accent kimono but they can be worn casually here.
Black seed beads with a stunning gold, purple, aqua and orange bead pattern of a butterfly The back has a similar pattern.
Has sturdy beaded straps.
Inside is a black taffeta lining with a smaller zippered pocket off the main one area.
You can see vintage bags like this at a west coast store the specializes in Japanese textiles and the prices there are up to $325.
Measures 11" across at the top widening to 11" at bottom x 7" x 2.5"