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 elements of a traditional noh play, particularly including a beautifully expressive Okina mask.  Okina masks embue an almost god-like benevolence to the scene and are highly respected characters in traditional noh theater, and the expression on the mask says it all.

Next to the mask are two elaborately designed folding fans, and behind it all is a wide band of brown filled with rows of kanji characters that no doubt refer to the owner's favorite noh play.

The sleeve lining is a soft gray-brown and the outer jacket is a plain black silk. 

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