Riko – Mint green vintage Shibori Haori (Kimono jacket)
This silk vintage Shibori Haori is handmade using the traditional Japanese Shibori technique. The mint green fabric has multiple shades of color because the high dots are green and the fabric around them is dyed light blue. The jacket has a cheerful Shibori pattern of pink cloud shapes and yellow flowers. A real eye catcher! This Kimono jacket is in very good vintage condition, it seems unworn. Riko is a Japanese girl’s name, meaning ‘white jasmine’.
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.
Material: silk, with silk lining
Back length: 72 cm
Shoulder width: 63 cm
Sleeve length: 52 cm
Size fits: S/M/L
Model size: M (EU 38)
Model length: 164 cm
Productcode: HA-109
Price: € 79,-
Excluding shipping costs
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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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