“Absolutely beautiful and handcrafted with care—even the packaging was thoughtful. I love knowing I’m wearing something upcycled with real history.”
— Verified Etsy Buyer

From Vintage Kimonos to One-of-a-Kind Bags

Hand taking phone out of handmade pink clutch bag crafted from 1960s vintage kimono silk with sakura design.

At Shisso Designs, we transform vintage kimono fabric into timeless, one-of-a-kind accessories. Each bag is handmade to showcase the beauty, history, and craftsmanship woven into every textile.
By upcycling these fabrics, we aim to honor their artistry and preserve pieces of culture—giving them new life in modern form.
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Cultural Roots

Design Philosophy

Shisso Designs is rooted in the philosophy of wabi-sabi—the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity.

Each piece is handcrafted from upcycled vintage kimono, carrying the quiet marks of age, time, and memory. Rather than striving for uniformity, we honor the uniqueness of every fabric—the worn threads, faded patterns, and subtle irregularities that tell a story.

These aren’t just accessories—they’re a way of keeping beauty alive, even after its first life has passed.

Fabric Sourcing

Every Shisso bag is handcrafted from authentic, upcycled kimono fabric, carefully chosen from discarded vintage and used kimonos. These textiles carry generations of artistry, featuring intricate weaves and time-honored techniques commonly used for ceremonies and celebrations in Japan. By giving these fabrics a new purpose, we aim to honor their cultural legacy while embracing sustainable fashion—transforming forgotten beauty into meaningful, wearable art you can treasure every day.

Handcrafted With Purpose

  • Close up of hand stitching being done on dark blue cotton bag interior

    Each bag begins with vintage kimono fabric, full garments or preserved remnants, carrying stories of a life once lived.


    Patterns and textures are carefully preserved as the fabric is hand-cut and stitched with care.


    These once-cherished textiles are transformed into sustainable accessories that honor Japanese heritage and craftsmanship.

Rooted in Tradition, Made for you

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Past Designs

Pink fold over bag made from upcycled kimono silk with a cloud pattern.
Orange and yellow fold over style bag made from upcycled kimono fabric, featuring a summer floral pattern.
Floral patterned kimono silk clutch bag on a white background