Teal Silk Haori: Silkscreened Fan & Cloud Motifs with Gold Thread

This silk haori is a vibrant example of  textile design, utilizing the era's sophisticated printing and weaving techniques to create an energetic, atmospheric composition. The garment is rendered on a deep teal-blue ground, providing a cool architectural field for its multifaceted surface decoration.

The primary design features an all-over silkscreened pattern of large, scalloped clouds and festive folding fans scattered across the body and sleeves. The clouds are rendered in bold fields of primary red, sun-yellow, and white, while the fans contain intricate floral vignettes of peonies and chrysanthemums alongside geometric shippo (seven treasures) borders. Subtle but significant technical details elevate the piece, specifically the inclusion of several horizontally-positioned metallic threads woven into the silk ground. These threads catch the light as the wearer moves, creating a subtle "shimmer" that adds a sense of luxury and depth to the graphic, multi-tonal layout.

It's in excellent condition, measuring 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at a height of 36 inches (91 cm).