Introducing Kin Karakami (Gilded Paper) What is Kin Karakami? Kin Karakami is a type of wallpaper made by applying metal foil to Japanese paper, embossing it with a raised pattern, and then finishing it with varnish and color. Its roots are in European Kin Karakawa (gilded leather). In the Edo period, Kin Karakawa was brought to Japan, and later, the technique of Gikakushi (imitation leather paper) developed, which processed Japanese paper to resemble leather. In the Meiji era, applying the techniques of Gikakushi, Kin Karakami was born, a wallpaper finished with brilliant patterns and colors. This is a Kin Karakami bag that my mother used only once and then stored. It's a great bag to carry with a black formal kimono (Kuro Tomesode) worn for weddings. It's dazzling and very beautiful! If you have any questions, please ask in the comments section. Currently on sale!! Please consider purchasing this opportunity.