This is a vintage kimono jacket, called a haori, made for a man. The lining of men's haori jackets often depict a scene or motif that was of special interest to the original owner. We often display these jackets inside out to show the lining, and they could be worn this way - inside out - as well; a style that is becoming trendy among Japanese youth. See video below for how haori are worn these days.

The lining of this man's kimono jacket features a hand-painted scene of five little russet sparrows (nyunai-suzume), some perched in the bamboo and others feasting on seeds or grain.  The bamboo leaves and bird feathers are painted in subtle grays and black but a deep orange-gold accents the birds' heads and their meal.

Thin lines of gold paint add another accent to the leaves and birds.

The scene background is a silvery gray, but the sleeve and front bodice lining is a darker gunmetal gray.

The outer silk of the jacket is a small woven grid pattern.

If you need a display rod to hang your purchase, we offer 60" wooden rods - see tab below.