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Vintage Japanese Bags

Pretty Vintage Handbag made of old obi belts
Pretty Vintage Handbag made of old obi belts

Pretty Vintage Handbag made of old obi belts

Located in London, GB

A pretty and easy to use vintage handbag, made of rare old obi belts. The bag is in a pink, silver and floral design and the handles simply slip between each other. The bag is fully ...

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1980s Japanese Top Handle Bags

Kansai Yamamoto Bag - 1980s Vintage - Triangular Mini Bag + Wrist Strap
Kansai Yamamoto Bag - 1980s Vintage - Triangular Mini Bag + Wrist Strap

Kansai Yamamoto Bag - 1980s Vintage - Triangular Mini Bag + Wrist Strap

By Kansai Yamamoto

Located in KENT, United Kingdom

Product Details: Kansai Yamamoto - 1980s Vintage - Triangular Mini Bag / Wrist Bag - Khaki PU Puffer / Top Stitch Outer + ‘Kansai’ Silver + Leather Hardware Detailing - Black Cord Wr...

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1980s Japanese Top Handle Bags

Rei Kawakubo Vintage Comme des Garçons Black Leather Grommets Purse
Rei Kawakubo Vintage Comme des Garçons Black Leather Grommets Purse

Rei Kawakubo Vintage Comme des Garçons Black Leather Grommets Purse

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Comme des garcons cross over black leather grommets purse. Measurement: Strap length: 21 inches / Purse width: 8 inches ( see images)

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1980s Japanese Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Norma Kamali Vintage Black Velvet Bird Embroidered Drawstring Bag Clutch
Norma Kamali Vintage Black Velvet Bird Embroidered Drawstring Bag Clutch

Norma Kamali Vintage Black Velvet Bird Embroidered Drawstring Bag Clutch

By Norma Kamali

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned vintage Norma Kamali drawstring bag, likely made in the 1990s. Crafted in black velvet, this chic evening bag features Norma Kamali’s iconic baroque style bird-an...

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1990s Japanese Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Accordion Drawstring Bag Dark Brown/Black Authen
rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Accordion Drawstring Bag Dark Brown/Black Authen

rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Accordion Drawstring Bag Dark Brown/Black Authen

By Issey Miyake, Pleats Please

Located in San Diego, CA

extremely rare Issey Miyake Pleats Please Accordion Drawstring Shoulder Bag - Dark Brown/Black This authentic Pleats Please Issey Miyake vintage accessory showcases the designer's i...

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Early 2000s Japanese Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

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Vintage Japanese Floral White Beaded Envelope Clutch
Vintage Japanese Floral White Beaded Envelope Clutch

Vintage Japanese Floral White Beaded Envelope Clutch

Located in Pahrump, NV

This vintage white beaded envelope clutch has a very simple floral design. It is made in Japan and although vintage shows little signs of wear. It has a silk interior with one pocket...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Hermes transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition. Rare.
Vintage Hermes transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition. Rare.

Vintage Hermes transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition. Rare.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

Beautiful vintage condition! 1990s. Vintage Hermes rare, clear transparent vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Valentino Garavani wine leather handbag with golden buckles. Classic bag
Vintage Valentino Garavani wine leather handbag with golden buckles. Classic bag

Vintage Valentino Garavani wine leather handbag with golden buckles. Classic bag

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1990s. Vintage Valentino Garavani wine leather handbag with golden buckles. Classic Valentino purse for any occasions. This is the vintage Valentino Garavani wine/bordeaux leather p...

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1990s Japanese Top Handle Bags

M. Yamomoto  Kyoto, Japan  Vintage Black and Gold Woven Silk Evening Bag
M. Yamomoto  Kyoto, Japan  Vintage Black and Gold Woven Silk Evening Bag

M. Yamomoto Kyoto, Japan Vintage Black and Gold Woven Silk Evening Bag

Located in New Hope, PA

This chic black silk bag is is covered with eye catching gold designs. I don't know if they are Japanese characters or just a stylized version inspired by the characters but I do kno...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Novelty Wicker Dragon Basket Tote Handbag
Vintage Novelty Wicker Dragon Basket Tote Handbag

Vintage Novelty Wicker Dragon Basket Tote Handbag

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderfully whimsical vintage wicker dragon basket. The natural wicker color is enhanced by the dragon’s black eyes and red tongue. His top handle provides an easy way to carry wha...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Tote Bags

Vintage White Leather Hane Morir Bag
Vintage White Leather Hane Morir Bag

Vintage White Leather Hane Morir Bag

By Hanae Mori

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage bag by Hanae Mori. The white leather bag has a quilted flap over front with popper fastening. There is one internal pouch pocket and a pouch on the reverse, the bag h...

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1980s Japanese Shoulder Bags

Comme des Garcons vintage 2005 "broken brides" collection cotton printed handbag
Comme des Garcons vintage 2005 "broken brides" collection cotton printed handbag

Comme des Garcons vintage 2005 "broken brides" collection cotton printed handbag

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Rei Kawakubo's Fall 2005 "Broken Bride" Collection for Comme des Garcons represented beautiful and romantic "nuptial" clothing inspired by the Victorian era. The print used for this ...

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Early 2000s Japanese Top Handle Bags

Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag circa 1960s
Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag circa 1960s

Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag circa 1960s

By Joseph Magnin Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This stunning Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag from the circa 1960s epitomizes the glamour and elegance of mid-century fashion. Crafted with meticulo...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Gumps Japanese Obi Bag  with Jeweled Clasp
Vintage Gumps Japanese Obi Bag  with Jeweled Clasp

Vintage Gumps Japanese Obi Bag with Jeweled Clasp

Located in New York, NY

Obi bag made from colorful Japanese textile with large oval lapis clasp. The bag is multicolored with golds, reds, silver, black,greens, blue and burnt orange. The background color i...

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1960s Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Authentic MCM Brown Leopard Studded Shoulder Bag JAPAN w Pouch LARGE
Vintage Authentic MCM Brown Leopard Studded Shoulder Bag JAPAN w Pouch LARGE

Vintage Authentic MCM Brown Leopard Studded Shoulder Bag JAPAN w Pouch LARGE

By MCM

Located in Orlando, FL

This shoulder bag features a leopard print on harako body, gold-tone metal studs, adjustable flat leather strap, front flap, and interior zip pocket. It carries as B condition rating...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage CHANEL Japanese kimono, obi fabric and pink leather chain tote bag. Rare
Vintage CHANEL Japanese kimono, obi fabric and pink leather chain tote bag. Rare

Vintage CHANEL Japanese kimono, obi fabric and pink leather chain tote bag. Rare

By Chanel

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

Vintage CHANEL Japanese kimono obi fabric and pink leather chain tote bag with golden CC charm. One-of-a-kind, rarest Chanel bag. Introducing one-of-a-kind, rarest vintage CHANEL ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Tote Bags

Vintage Louis Vuitton Nomade Speedy 30 Japan 15th Anniversary City Handbag
Vintage Louis Vuitton Nomade Speedy 30 Japan 15th Anniversary City Handbag

Vintage Louis Vuitton Nomade Speedy 30 Japan 15th Anniversary City Handbag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Vintage Louis Vuitton in Vachetta leather speedy 30 hand bag. Made only in limited edition for the Louis Vuitton Japan 15th anniversary in 1993. Inspired by the famous keep all trave...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

READYMADE Vintage Canvas Travel Bag
READYMADE Vintage Canvas Travel Bag

READYMADE Vintage Canvas Travel Bag

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage canvas travel bag by READYMADE Military green canvas Dual Top Handle Silver-tone hardware Smiley patch appliques on front Brown canvas interior Dual slit pockets on interi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Luggage and Travel Bags

MINT. Vintage Hermes clear, transparent vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.
MINT. Vintage Hermes clear, transparent vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

MINT. Vintage Hermes clear, transparent vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

They WILL NOT accept for its repair either. MINT. 1990s. Vintage Hermes rare, clear transparent vinyl Kelly bag/beach bag, Japan limited Edition.

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1990s Unknown Top Handle Bags

MINT. Vintage Hermes clear, transparent vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.
MINT. Vintage Hermes clear, transparent vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

MINT. Vintage Hermes clear, transparent vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

They WILL NOT accept for its repair either. MINT. 1990s. Vintage Hermes rare, clear transparent vinyl Kelly bag/beach bag, Japan limited Edition.

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes transparent orange vinyl Kelly bag Japan Limited Edition. Rare.
Vintage Hermes transparent orange vinyl Kelly bag Japan Limited Edition. Rare.

Vintage Hermes transparent orange vinyl Kelly bag Japan Limited Edition. Rare.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

***The scarf in the photos is for display purpose only*** 1990s. Vintage Hermes a rare clear transparent orange vinyl Kelly bag Japan Limited Edition.

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1990s Top Handle Bags

1990s. Hermes a rare transparent Vintage orange vinyl Kelly bag Japan Limited.
1990s. Hermes a rare transparent Vintage orange vinyl Kelly bag Japan Limited.

1990s. Hermes a rare transparent Vintage orange vinyl Kelly bag Japan Limited.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

MINT condition. Hermes a rare transparent Vintage orange vinyl Kelly bag Japan Limited Edition, Seibu Department Store. SPECIAL piece for Hermes vintage collector or lover! Don'...

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.
Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

***The flower cloth in the photos is for display purpose only.*** ***Orange version which has more premier than the clear version is also available for sale in the shop. 1990s. Vint...

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.
Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1990s. Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition. Rare masterpiece. ***Orange version which has more premier than the clear version is also no...

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.
Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1990s. Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition. Rare masterpiece ***Orange version which is more premier than this clear version is also now...

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.
Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

***The scarf in the photos is for display purpose only.*** 1990s. Vintage Hermes a rare transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition. Rare masterpiece ***Orange version...

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1990s Top Handle Bags

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Vintage Japanese Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage japanese bags for sale on 1stDibs. For vintage japanese bags, Beige is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Orange, Black and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding appealing vintage japanese bags such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Japanese Bags?

On average, vintage japanese bags on 1stDibs sell for $682, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $3,350 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.