This silk haori showcases the sophisticated artistry of Japanese shibori dyeing techniques, creating a striking composition of traditional motifs against a subtly textured background. The garment features an elegant arrangement of tachibana (wild orange) and chrysanthemum patterns rendered in deep burgundy against a cream-colored ground, both achieved through the resist-dyeing method of shibori that creates the characteristic stippled, organic texture visible throughout the textile.
The design reflects the aesthetic principles of Japanese decorative arts during a period of cultural transition, when traditional craftsmanship intersected with emerging modernist sensibilities. The geometric arrangement of circular medallions containing stylized chrysanthemums alternates with more naturalistic tachibana motifs and abstract geometric patterns, creating a rhythmic visual flow that speaks to both classical Japanese design principles and the era's growing appreciation for pattern and abstraction that would influence Art Deco movements. The chrysanthemum, Japan's imperial flower symbolizing longevity, rejuvenation, and nobility, pairs meaningfully with the tachibana, which represents eternal youth and immortality in Japanese culture.
It measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, with a height of 38 inches (97 cm).