Indigo Jiginu Silk Haori: Ume, Tachibana, and Maple Motifs

This silk haori is a sophisticated example of  textile design, utilizing high-contrast botanical imagery to create a dense, rhythmic composition. The garment is crafted from jiginu silk, a material known for its roughly spun texture found in certain rural districts of Japan, which provides a tactile, matte field for its complex surface decoration.

The all-over design features an intriguing array of patterns showcasing a seasonal mix of ume (plum) blossoms, tachibana (citrus), and maple leaves. These motifs are rendered in a cool-toned palette of sage-green and soft ochre against a deep indigo-purple ground. The sprawling, vine-like branches of the plum and citrus trees traverse the body and sleeves, set against a background of densely packed, small-scale maple leaves that create a textured, almost camouflaged effect.

it's in very good condition. The haori measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 38 inches (97 cm) tall.