Haori

Accession Number
2016/2.37

Title
Haori

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
mid- to late-20th century

Medium & Support
silk

Dimensions
34 in x 50 in (86.36 cm x 127 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Kazuko Miyake

Subject matter

The Haori is a traditional Japanese hip or thigh-length jacket with elongated sleeves that is worn over the kimono. The Haori typically includes an interior lining with a design that is otherwise hidden from view when worn.The haori was originally part of a man’s formal attire, but in the nineteenth century, female entertainers in Edo (modern Tokyo) adopted it as a cloak for outdoor wear in mild weather. By the end of the century, married women of the upper class adopted black crepe silk haori with family crests for formal, public occasions. For much of the twentieth century, the haori has been the standard outerwear for a woman who dresses in a kimono outside the home.



Physical Description

light gray silk checker-like textured haori with dyed and patched gold-leaf-like scattered patterning on the left sleeve and lower back with an off-white lining with hand-painted flowers and water.



Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
kimono

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
jackets (garments)
kimonos
light gray
silk (silkworm material)

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