This listing is for a vintage Japanese haori jacket. Learn more about this type of garment below.
An unusual, wonderfully eclectic haori, pairing an earthy brown and green botanical design with a dramatic black velvet collar and a surprise of vivid color inside. The ikat-woven fabric is patterned with turquoise-green leafy branches and clusters of rounded white and yellow fruit or berries, their slightly blurred edges giving the design the characteristic softness of pre-dyed ikat threads.
The jacket appears to have been altered or possibly repurposed from an earlier garment with a roomier cut through the waist and visible hand repairs that add a distinctly wabi-sabi character, celebrating its age, use, and importance. Inside, a bright repurposed lining with stylized bamboo and bold florals in coral, orange, yellow, lavender, and green makes an unexpected contrast to the subdued exterior.
This piece shows its history through visible hand repairs, mending, scattered wear, and other signs of age, all contributing to its wonderfully individual wabi-sabi character.
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.
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To learn more about the different styles of kimono jacket, watch the video below.
