TAMAKO – vintage silk Shibori Haori (Kimono jacket) in reddish purple
I found this one-of-a-kind vintage silk Haori (Kimono jacket) and was immediately drawn to its deep reddish purple tone.
It’s hand-sewn and hand-dyed using the traditional Japanese Shibori tie-dye technique, which gives it this beautiful, softly textured surface with an abstract pattern.
Inside, it’s lined with smooth rayon featuring a chrysanthemum motif, Japan’s royal flower. It dates from the 1960s and remains in very good vintage condition.
I named it Tamako, meaning “gem child” because she truly is a gem.
Shibori
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: 72 cm
Shoulder width: 64 cm
Sleeve length: 46 cm
Size fits: S/M/L
Mannequin size: M
Model’s height: 165 cm
Productcode: HA-159
Price: € 169,-
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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