Accession Number2005/1.347
TitleDark indigo shibori haori
Artist(s)JapaneseArtist NationalityJapanese (culture or style)Object Creation Date1960s-1980sMedium & Supportwhite silk tie dyed dark indigoDimensions 29 1/2 in x 53 1/8 in (75 cm x 135 cm);18 1/2 in (47 cm)
Credit LineGift of Howard and Patricia YamaguchiSubject matterThis haori required a labor intensive technique called shibori, in which hundreds of hours would have been spent tying up each small section where white can be seen on the fabric before immersing it in dye. Shibori textiles are very expensive due to the time and skill required to produce them.
Physical DescriptionWhite silk hand tie-dyed with dark indigo, in two techniques: makiage shibori and kanako shibori. Cream or pale peach-colored plain weave silk lining. Cord silver and white braided silk (kumihimo)
Primary Object Classification Costume and Costume Accessories Primary Object TypehaoriAdditional Object Classification(s)TextileCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
jackets (garments)
kimonos
silk (silkworm material)