€120,00
1 in stock.
Description
This haori displays a reddish-purple, brownish base tone, overlaid with delicate, pink Kanoko-Shibori-like patterns.
The gentle interplay of colors appears understated yet endearing – the longer you look at it, the more its special charm unfolds.
Haori in pink tones are relatively common, but a piece with this depth and nuance of color is rather rare.
Even I, who don't normally wear pink, immediately felt like trying on this shade.
Based on the fabric, design and color choice of the lining, it can be assumed that this haori was made in the early to middle Shōwa period.
It seems that it was not intended to impress with conspicuous splendor, but rather to lend a quiet elegance to everyday life.
The fine Shibori structures, which extend across the entire surface, convey the warmth of handcrafted work and give the outfit a gentle depth.
The lining in delicate pink shows that great attention was paid to even the invisible details.
Given the context of the time, when mixtures of silk and synthetic fibers were increasingly used, such a combination of materials is also possible for this Haori.
The Haori, when casually combined with jeans, looks modern and relaxed.
Worn over a dress or – as in the model photo – with white trousers and a monochrome outfit, it creates a contemporary style with a gentle Japanese flair.
No garment that follows trends,
but one that invites you to consciously enjoy your own rhythm and your own time.
ca. 1930-1950
Outer material: Silk
Interior material: Silk with synthetic fibers or synthetics
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No. H019