Sasicco Metal Clasp Purse

Purses with metal clasps, sometimes also called kiss lock clasps, have managed to survive over two centuries of fashion changes, including the very fast-paced ones of the 21st century. Beyond being practical, it seems there's just something deeply rewarding about the sensation of opening and closing the two tiny arms with the little balls on their ends. The Sasicco Metal Clasp Purse is one such accessory but with a crucial difference: its fabric has a history that goes back even further!

The sashiko stitching for the Sasicco Metal Clasp Purse's fabric was first used for firefighter jackets in the Edo period (1600-1868) and since the 19th century, also in the jackets worn in martial arts like judo or kendo (traditional fencing) to make the cotton extra durable. This means that this 120 x 180 x 45 mm (4.7 x 7 x 1.8") purse, available in black, gray, red, or the checkered pattern like the one worn by the Edo firefighters, not only accommodates all the money you want to carry in your bag, including coins, but can keep on doing so for years!

Specs and Features:

• Colors: black, gray, firefighter sashiko, red
• Made using the sashiko stitching used in martial arts uniforms
• Made by historical Aichi Prefecture martial arts uniform manufacturer Tanei (est. 1921)
• Closure: snap fastener
• Dimensions: 120 x 180 x 45 mm (4.7 x 7 x 1.8")
• Weight: 80 g (2.8 oz)
• Materials: Mikawa cotton from Aichi Prefecture, nylon