Plum Chirimen Silk Haori: Large Yellow & Turquoise Fans

This soft chirimen silk jacket is a vibrant example of  textile design, utilizing a sophisticated interplay of textures and bold graphic motifs. The garment is crafted from a saturated plum-purple silk ground featuring a rinzu (damask) base, which provides a shimmering, architectural field for the surface decoration.

The composition is dominated by large-scale, scattered fan motifs (sensu) in a high-contrast palette of lemon-yellow, turquoise, and cream. The cream-colored fans are further detailed with delicate, hand-painted botanical sprays including red berries and soft pink floral clusters, adding a layer of naturalistic grace to the geometric layout. The use of chirimen—a plain-weave silk crepe with a distinct crimped surface—gives the fabric a characteristic "bounce" and soft drape, which beautifully complements the rhythmic, swirling arrangement of the fans. This piece reflects the Showa era's talent for reimagining classical auspicious symbols through a modern, saturated lens that emphasizes visual movement and depth.

It measures 45 inches (114 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 34 inches (86 cm) in height.

‍