"Exotic Lining" Vintage Haori

This listing is for a vintage Japanese haori jacket that would have been worn on top of a vintage kimono on a chilly day.   This is quite a special woman's haori jacket with bold patterns on the outside and inside. The outside is a rich orange with an overall pattern of abstractly-designed squares scattered across the surface. Some are plain, others have a stained-glass style. The squares have uneven edges, resembling tattered papers or fabric remnants. The inside is even more captivating, with a deep plum purple base covered with large panels of Egyptian- and Mesopotamian-inspired motifs. The printed designs feature stylized hieroglyphs, animals, mythical beasts, geometric symbols, and figures. These motifs reflect Japan's mid-20th century fascination with world cultures where Egyptian and other themes were adapted into modern textiles.  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. Going to display this haori? We offer wooden display rods in four colors to choose from. Add one from the tab below this description. To learn more about the different styles of kimono jacket, watch the video below.