This is a listing for a Japanique Tunic Vest, modified from a traditional Japanese vintage haori kimono jacket.

Turn it inside out for a delightful surprise, this reversible vest features a richly textured purple kanoko (fawn spot) shibori exterior, while the equally captivating lining reveals charming illustrated scenes of traditional Japanese life. Strolling figures, bustling village streets, graceful bridges, pine trees, sailing boats, and florals create a nostalgic landscape celebrating community, travel, and the beauty of everyday moments.

There are signs of age with a couple scattered spots, see last photo.

This Japanique Tunic Vest brings the styling of a kimono jacket into contemporary fashion! We simply removed the sleeves of a traditional haori (kimono jacket). The deep armholes allow for great ease of movement and the extra fabric at the shoulder creates almost a cap sleeve. It's a simple, versatile vest to throw on over jeans or to add pattern and style to solid colors underneath.

Like the haori it started as, the tunic vest is not meant to cross over but should be worn open to reveal a bit of what is worn underneath. If you're looking to add a traditional touch, we do offer the woven ties - called haori himo - that can be hooked into the little fabric loops that you'll find on at the mid-front of the vest. They are sold separately (add a himo pair ($5) option above) and we'll select one that goes with this tunic vest. (If you'd like to choose your own, we have several fancy ones listed here.)

If you're interested in purchasing this vest to display, consider our 30" display rods.