Shizue – stunning red silk Shibori Haori

Vintage Shibori Haori from Japan, handsewn of a warm strawberry red silk. This stunning Haori (Kimono jacket) is in very good condition, it seems unworn. Due to long storage there are some light stains in the silk lining, hardly visible though. This beauty dates from around the 1980s. The silk red Obijime cord I am wearing with my jeans is available in my shop.

The beautiful refined pattern of this silk Haori is made in the Shibori technique, a Japanese manual tie-dye technique which originated in the 8th century. Japanese Shibori artists use threads to meticulously tie many small dots into the fabric and then hand-dye the fabric. When the threads are removed, an uneven pattern appears. Making Shibori textiles is very time consuming and requires great skill and focus. The word Shibori comes from the Japanese verb shiboru meaning ‘to wring or squeeze’. There are countless ways to tie, sew, fold or twist fabric to make Shibori, each resulting in very different patterns. The structure of silk Shibori fabric feels very pleasant and soft.

Material: silk, with silk lining
Back length: 70 cm
Shoulder width: 64 cm
Sleeve length: 46 cm
Size fits: S/M/L
Model size: S/M (EU 38) for tops
Productcode: HA-079

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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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