1940s Large Foldable Bamboo Handbag

A beautiful foldable handbag from the 1940s, very probably from occupied Japan.
The bag is made of bent bamboo slats and folds open and has a slide in closure at the top. The hinges are made of yellow painted wood.

Closed dimensions approx. 
Top width 34 cm
Height 34 cm
Circumference 74 cm

In great vintage condition with signs of age. 
Please take a good look at all the pictures to see the condition this item is in.