OBI Bag
With "Leave it to us", you choose the color family; we choose the obi, and the pattern will differ from the photographs. With "Choose from whole obi", we email you photographs of candidate obi after you order, and begin making the bag once you have chosen. The twelve weeks begin once the obi is chosen.
Would you rather see the obi before deciding? Ask us before you order and we will send candidate photographs first.
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Every item is made to order and one-of-a-kind. No two are exactly alike.
We unravel obi (kimono sashes) that were destined for disposal and meticulously handcraft each item after receiving your order.
Choosing the pattern (please read)
Each obi has unique patterns and weaves; no two obi with the same pattern exist. Furthermore, the appearance of the pattern changes significantly depending on where the obi is cut.
Therefore, we cannot deliver a product with the exact same pattern as the images shown. The photos displayed are examples of items previously created in that color scheme.
If you choose "Leave it to us", the colour family is as far as your choice goes. We select an obi within that family, make the bag and send it to you. We cannot take requests for a particular pattern, or for the exact piece shown in a photograph.
If you would rather decide the pattern yourself, choose Choose from whole obi. See "Choosing the obi" below.
We hope you embrace the "not knowing what pattern you'll receive" as part of the joy of owning a unique, one-of-a-kind item. You can view previous examples in our Gallery page.
Delivery Time
Production begins after payment confirmation, with an estimated delivery time of approximately 12 weeks. This time is required because the selection, cutting, and sewing of the obi are all done by hand.
Production is carried out in collaboration with employment support services (Type B) in Hiroshima Prefecture, where individuals with disabilities carefully craft each item.
8 Ways to Use
A detachable strap is included. In addition to being held as a clutch, it can be used as a shoulder bag or crossbody bag, depending on the occasion.
Specifications
- Size: Approximately H35cm × W30cm (no gusset) *There may be individual differences due to the dimensions of the original obi
- Storage: Holds long wallets, pouches, tablets, etc.
- Hardware/Chain: Silver
- Material: Obi (silk, etc.) / Inner lining
- Shipping: Free within Japan / Varies by region for international (amount shown at checkout). Customs duties and import taxes also prepaid at checkout
Choosing the obi (two ways)
The bag is the same either way. What changes is whether we choose the pattern or you do. Both are made to order and one of a kind. The price for each is shown above once you choose.
- Leave it to us
You pick the colour family, we pick the obi. What arrives is our choice. - Choose from whole obi
You choose from obi we have not yet cut, and we discuss which part of the obi to use.
For the second, we email you photographs after you order, and begin making the bag once you have chosen. The twelve weeks begin once the obi is chosen.
About Color Schemes
Please choose from the following 5 color schemes. Even within the same scheme, brightness, pattern size, and weave texture will vary for each individual item.
- Amber (Kohaku) / A vibrant and warm scheme based on golden-brown and orange
- Scarlet (Hiiro) / A scheme based on vermilion and red, perfect for making a statement
- Ecru (Kinari) / An elegant and versatile scheme based on white, beige, and silver-gray
- Dayflower (Tsuyukusa) / A refreshing scheme based on blue, green, and light colors
- Ink (Sumi) / A dignified scheme based on black and silver
Please confirm before ordering
- As these are made-to-order products, returns, cancellations, or specification changes are not accepted once production has begun
- Cancellations are accepted before production begins. Please contact info@sfdesign.co.jp as soon as possible
- If we are unable to secure an obi suitable for your desired color scheme, we may decline your order and issue a full refund
- The same applies to "Choose from whole obi": if we cannot offer an obi that suits you, we may decline the order and refund you in full
Free shipping within Japan. International shipping is charged by destination region and product type, and the exact amount is shown at checkout. Duties and import taxes are also collected at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
In-stock pieces: dispatched within 2–5 business days of payment confirmation.
Japan: 2–7 business days after dispatch · International: 7–21 business days after dispatch.
Made-to-order pieces & tailoring vouchers: production begins once payment is confirmed and takes approximately 12 weeks. For tailoring vouchers, the 12 weeks are counted from the day your fabric reaches us. For the OBI Bag with “Choose from whole obi”, they are counted from the day the obi is chosen. Shipping time is added after production is complete.
A tracking number is provided for every shipment.
Every piece is made from vintage kimono or obi, so no two are alike. Because the fabric is cut individually, the colour, pattern and texture differ with each item.
As each piece is finished by hand, there is natural variation in engraving, stitching and dimensions. These are characteristics of the product, not defects.
Product photographs are representative examples; the pattern on the piece you receive may differ.
For exact dimensions or material details on a specific piece, please contact info@sfdesign.co.jp and we will send you the details of the actual item.
Because every piece is one-of-a-kind or made to order, we cannot accept returns or exchanges based on customer preference (change of mind, sizing, or the pattern differing from expectation).
If your item arrives damaged, or differs from what you ordered, please contact us within 14 days of delivery and we will arrange a return or exchange.
Made-to-order pieces can be cancelled before production begins. Once production has started, cancellation is not possible.
See our Returns and Refunds Policy for full details.
| Size | Length | Bust | Shoulder | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 7 | 65 | 112 | 47 | 23 |
| Women 9 | 69 | 120 | 49 | 25 |
| Women 11 | 69 | 128 | 51 | 25 |
| S | 69 | 120 | 49 | 25 |
| M | 69 | 128 | 51 | 25 |
| L | 70 | 136 | 51 | 25 |
| XL | 75 | 140 | 52.5 | 25 |
- Measured with the garment laid flat. Bust is the full circumference of the body.
- Women 13 is the same as L, and Women 15 the same as XL. Likewise Women 9 matches S, and Women 11 matches M.
- Each shirt is cut from a different kimono and sewn by hand, so small variations occur.
- If you are unsure which size to take, please ask. Contact us