{"product_id":"harbor-watch-vintage-mans-haori","title":"\"Sumida River\" Vintage Man's Haori","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage kimono jacket, called a \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e, made for a man. Learn more about this type of garment below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA scene with a story to tell, the silk lining evokes old Edo along the Sumida River, with boats, distant hills, pines, travelers, and waterside buildings surrounding a dramatic inset portrait reminiscent of a vintage ukiyo-e or kabuki print. The calligraphy appears to reference the literary and theatrical traditions associated with the Sumida River and its famous \u003cem\u003emiyakodori\u003c\/em\u003e, or \"birds of the capital,\" a centuries-old symbol of longing for someone left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe black silk (?) outer fabric is understated, finished with a single subtle stitched crossed-feathers crest at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a display rod to hang your purchase, we offer 60\" wooden rods - see tab below.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Theatrical Calligraphy Writing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54351301837113,"sku":"0826mhAM14","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_8710.jpg?v=1787268284","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/harbor-watch-vintage-mans-haori","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}