Stunning Silk Shibori Haori Japanese Vintage Kimono, Ex Cond. outlet Appear Unused, Bokashi, Soft Hand, Tie-Dye Handmade Woman's Jacket Medium

This is a rare and stunning all-shibori, silk, hand-sewn, vintage women's haori in excellent ready-to-wear condition. It appears to be unused. The design and color are spectacular. The shibori work and overall dyeing is excellent, with bokashi (a gradual fade) throughout. It has a soft hand and pliant drape, but enough weight in the outlet front panels to hold its line. The lining is charming with traditionally dressed Japanese children holding dolls and mothers carrying their baby. The haori is size Medium.

Condition: Excellent. Ready to wear. Appears Unused.
No spots, tears or odors.

Length: 31" / 79 cm
Sleeve depth: 18.5" / 47 cm
Back width (pit-to-pit): 24.75" / 63 cm

Item #HJ3-B

Shibori is a Japanese resist-dyeing technique in which the fabric is folded, twisted, scrunched, or otherwise shaped into place, tied with knots, and then dyed. The knots resist the dye, resulting in unique patterns that consist of colored and uncolored areas. In Japanese, "shibori" means to wring or squeeze. Shibori has been used to dye patterns on silk in Japan since the eighth century.