{"product_id":"courtly-tales-vintage-haori-jacket","title":"\"Courtly Tales\" Vintage Haori Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a vintage Japanese haori jacket. \u003cspan\u003eLearn more about this type of garment below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA richly layered world of gardens, courtly life, and shimmering detail unfolds across this dramatic black and russet haori. Woven \u003cem\u003eurushi\u003c\/em\u003e lacquered threads in gold, silver, yellow, and green illuminate dense scenes of pine, bamboo, tachibana, paulownia, cherry and plum blossoms, architecture, bridges, and elegantly dressed court figures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis imagery strongly evokes the aristocratic world associated with \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/i\u003e. Among the intricate landscape is a striking traditional ship with a dragon-headed prow riding through stylized waves and adding another auspicious note of strength and good fortune to the elaborate design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack haori like this are sometimes called \"visiting haori\" since they were worn for semi-formal occasions, like attending a community gathering.  A single floral family crest in white appears at the neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaori 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, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kyotokimono.com\/HaoriHimo-s\/124.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoing to display this haori? We offer wooden display rods in five colors to choose from. Add one from the tab below this description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the different styles of kimono jacket, watch the video below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazing Woven Details","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54491336376633,"sku":"0926wh6","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_9919_50c12e3c-5baf-44e2-ad65-ea5a6043a25c.jpg?v=1789654267","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/courtly-tales-vintage-haori-jacket","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}