This listing is for a vintage Japanese haori jacket that would have been worn on top of a vintage kimono on a chilly day.  

These landscape designs were popular in the 1950s and 1960s. With their age and light-colored backgrounds, slight blemishes are usually part of the story.  This one is a prime example of a strikingly beautiful silk jacket with signs of age.

A picturesque scene of life in the mountains is repeated on each panel in the back as well as on the sleeves and across the front. Black, silver, gold and blue threads were woven to create not only the mountain peaks but also a traveler crossing a bridge, more travelers enjoying a tea break, and several boats perched by the water’s edge.

As you can see in the photos, there are signs of age visible against the pink-hued silk background.  Can they be removed? Possibly, but it’s a risk we don’t take – instead we hope that this haori would still drape the shoulders of a vintage maven or make a dazzling display if the new owner prefers not to wear it. 

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 four 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.