This listing is for a vintage Japanese haori jacket. Learn more about this type of garment below.

Airy and understated, this deep plum-purple haori pairs a sheer open weave with a strikingly minimalist bamboo design. Alternating vertical bands of fine and more open weaving create subtle texture and transparency, accented by delicate white detailing and a single slender bamboo stalk painted across the back. The light weight and open weave suggest this was made for summer wear.

The single bamboo motif gives the jacket a distinctly modern feel while carrying traditional associations with resilience, flexibility, and enduring strength. Unlined construction preserves the light, translucent character of the fabric.

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.