Haori
Taishô period (1912–26), c. 1920
Japan
Japan
A design of vibrantly colored bamboo leaves and camellias cover this haori. Small patterns, including those imitating traditional shibori, can be found in the petals of the flowers and some of the bamboo leaves. Camellias are the first flowers to appear in the new year and foretell the coming of spring.
Silk and rayon, stencil printed warps (hogushi kasuri) and weft resist-dyed (kasuri) plain weave; lined with rayon, plain weave; resist-dyed; stenciled (kata yûzen-some)