Haori

Accession Number
2013/2.397

Title
Haori

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
silk, brocade

Dimensions
42 1/2 in (107.95 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter

Sikunnshino maru motifs often include pine, plum blossoms, wisteria, and bamboo.

Chirimen refers to the unique wrinkled texture, also called crepe texture, created by a specific weaving technique. This texture is often used with traditional Japanese fabrics, often silk, wool, or synthetic fiber.

Michiyuki is a type of garment that is similar to haori but is a specialized coat that is only worn outdoors. Michiyuki typically have square necklines and buttoned fronts.



Physical Description

Black silk michiyuki with dark grey interwoven water and wave (mizunami) motifs with a light gray silk lining with interwoven shikunnshino maru (floral motifs arranged in a circular shape) motif patterning.



Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
haori

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
bamboo (material)
haori
jackets (garments)
silk (silkworm material)

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