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thumb|Matching bags is a traditional Japanese drawstring bag, used like a handbag (similar to the English reticule) for carrying around personal possessions; smaller ones are usually used as (a hanging object attached to an obi), and used to carry small objects such as loose coinage, cosmetics, lucky charms, hand warmers and mobile phones. Larger versions can be used to carry (packed lunchboxes) and utensils, as well as other larger possessions. The bags traditionally carried by and geisha are a variant on , and are called (literally 'basket') after their woven basket base.

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Japan
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Kinchaku Sack.jpg
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Commons category
Kinchaku
native label
巾着

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thumb|Matching bags is a traditional Japanese drawstring bag, used like a handbag (similar to the English reticule) for carrying around personal possessions; smaller ones are usually used as (a hanging object attached to an obi), and used to carry small objects such as loose coinage, cosmetics, lucky charms, hand warmers and mobile phones. Larger versions can be used to carry (packed lunchboxes) and utensils, as well as other larger possessions. The bags traditionally carried by and geisha are a variant on , and are called (literally 'basket') after their woven basket base.

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