Luxurious Sailor Moon Eternal Purses Made With Traditional Nishijin-Ori Woven Silk

09.December.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION / MOVIE

Imperial Enterprise has just released two gorgeous new purses to promote the release of the two-part anime film Sailor Moon Eternal, the first part of which will hit theatres in Japan on January 8, 2021.

 

The purses are made with a traditional Japanese textile known as Nishijin-ori which is produced in the Nishijin district of Kyoto. There are two designs to pick from: Super Sailor Moon and Super Sailor Chibi Moon, both of which were released on PREMICO’s online shop in Japan on Monday (December 7).

Both purses are skilfully and beautifully handwoven by textile artisans and are sure to delight all magical girls out there.

 

Super Sailor Moon

The design is inspired by a night sky with twinkling stars in the back. Dotted around the face of the purse are crescent moons and white wings arranged in a traditional karakusamon grass motif design with gold thread. The purse button is based on the Crisis Moon Compact and is bejewelled with a sparkly pink rhinestone.

 

Super Sailor Chibi Moon

The design features Pegasus, the Silver Crystal, moons, and white wings arranged in a traditional karakusamon design. The purse button is based on the Crystal Carillon and comes with a charm bejewelled with a pink quartzite.

The purses have a handy 19 different pockets including a coin compartment and 12 card slots. The inside of the purses also have moon and wing motifs to keep with the Sailor Moon aesthetic.

Each purse comes in a specially-made box made with beautiful gold leaf. The purses are a celebration of both Sailor Moon and Japanese artistry and are a must-have for fans of the series.

 

©武内直子・PNP/劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンEternal」製作委員会

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