KUSA – vintage off-white Shibori silk Haori Kimono with pink pattern
One-of-a-kind vintage Haori (Kimono jacket) handcrafted from off-white silk using the traditional Japanese Shibori tie-dye technique. The hand-applied dyeing process is used to create this special textured surface with an abstract grass pattern in gradient shades of pink.
The interior is lined with rayon featuring a modern pattern of Sensu (folding dance fans). The Haori can be fastened with the matching pink unused silk Himo cords. Dating from the 1960s, it remains in good vintage condition. The silk surface feels slightly firmer, as it has been professionally cleaned. Named Kusa, Japanese for “grass”.
SHIBORI
The beautiful refined pattern of this silk Haori is made using the Shibori technique, a Japanese manual tie-dye technique that originated in the 8th century. With thin threads, countless small dots are accurately tied into the fabric, after that the fabric is dyed by hand. When the threads are removed, a refined uneven pattern appears. Making Shibori textiles is very time-consuming and requires a lot of skill and focus. The word Shibori comes from the Japanese verb shiboru which means ‘to wring or pinch’. There are many ways to bind Shibori fabric, resulting in many different patterns. The structure of silk Shibori fabric feels very pleasant and soft. Watch the video about how Shibori is made in the last slide.
Material: silk, with rayon lining
Back length: 75 cm
Shoulder width: 65 cm
Sleeve length: 44 cm
Size fits: S/M/L
Mannequin size: M
Model’s height: 164 cm
Productcode: HA-139
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Vintage
Note that vintage garments have a history, therefore vintage Kimono/Haori may not be in perfect condition. Any major imperfections will be mentioned in the description above. Look at the photos carefully to assess the condition. If you need more detailed info, don’t hesitate to contact me at shop@natsukashii.nl.
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