This listing is for a vintage Japanese haori jacket. Learn more about this type of garment below.

Bold, joyful color and an abundance of auspicious motifs make this vintage haori an especially lively statement piece. Rich scarlet silk is framed at the shoulders and hem with dense white kanoko, or "fawn spot," shibori, created through many tiny individually bound resist-dyed dots.

Large snowflake-shaped medallions burst across the fabric in yellow, green, cream, turquoise, and red, filled with tachibana citrus, pine, paulownia, chrysanthemums, hollyhock, and traditional lucky treasures.  Touches of embroidery and gold couching add texture and dimension. Beneath the colorful decoration is a subtle tone-on-tone jacquard of flowing fabrics and florals, while a single floral crest at the neck completes the design.

A woman's haori is a traditional Japanese jacket worn over a kimono, designed to provide both warmth and an added layer of formality. Today, these jackets transition effortlessly into modern fashion as a lightweight, open-front layer. They can be worn over dresses, denim, or simple basics to add texture, color, and a distinctive, artful touch.

Haori do not cross over or tie with a sash, like a kimono does - they are meant to be worn open to reveal a bit of what is worn beneath. An optional accessory is the haori himo - little woven ties that are hooked to the little fabric loops that you'll find at the mid-front of the haori - but they are sold separately. We'll select one that goes with this haori if you pick the Add A Himo Pair option above. To choose a pair of our fancier himo, CLICK HERE.

Going to display this haori? We offer wooden display rods in five colors to choose from. Add one from the tab below this description.

To learn more about the different styles of kimono jacket, watch the video below.