A kimono jacket (haori) with a traditional seighaia (wave) pattern created in an all-over shibori design in maroon & mint green on a white silk background.
Water and especially waves are a common motif in Japanese textile design. This design suggests the waves of the sea which are used to represent power and resilience.The haori has an off-white rinzu (damask) lining with woven floral design and off-white silk ties.
Shibori is a traditional manual resist dyeing technique in which tiny sections of light-weight silk are bound with thread to produce the design before dyeing. Learn more about the art of shibori
The Detail
- Excellent vintage condition
- Slips on
- Hand-braided silk himo ties
- 100% silk exterior & lining
The Fit
- Comfortably fits a UK size 14/16
- 132 cm wingspan
- 59 cm back width
- 78 cm length
- 46 cm sleeve depth
Care
- Dry clean only
