Vintage 60s Silver Bag Leather & Beaded Cocktail Purse

Rows of sparkling beads and bright silver leather are featured on this vintage modernist cocktail bag from Japan, circa 1960s.

The evening or party style handbag consists of a foldover envelope style purse with extended tab and snap button closure.  It has translucent silver lined glass beads covering the body, along with a soft silver leather flap.

*Please note that the interior of the silver beads have tarnished over time, particularly on the flap. 

The cocktail purse also has a single beaded handle, and measures approximately 7&1/2 inches by 6&1/4 inches high – has a silvery satin lined interior with small mirror compartment as shown (no mirror), and an embroidered tag for “Made in Japan”.