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.

This striking man's silk haori features a fierce tiger poised among bamboo and rocky peaks, hand-painted in golden and smoky tones. The calligraphy translates to "the dragon roams, the tiger tastes the world", a poetic phrase symbolizing strength and balance between power and perception. The painter's signature appears beneath, meaning "painted by Ryugetsu". 

The outer jacket fabric is blue with an overall tiny geometric grid.

If you need a display rod to hang your purchase, we offer 60" wooden rods - see tab below.