This shibori silk haori displays an intricate pattern of flowing foliage rendered in rich earth tones - deep rust reds, warm oranges, and golden yellows against a cream ground. The shibori process has created soft, graduated color transitions and subtle textural variations that give the design a painterly quality, with areas where the dye has pooled and spread in controlled yet seemingly natural ways.

The artistic approach reflects the revival of traditional craft techniques during Japan's post-war cultural renaissance, when there was renewed appreciation for handmade processes that emphasized the beauty of imperfection and the mark of the maker's hand.

The shibori technique itself carries deep symbolic meaning in Japanese culture, representing the acceptance of controlled randomness and the celebration of unique, unrepeatable results. Each fold, tie, and resist creates patterns that cannot be exactly duplicated, making every piece a one-of-a-kind work of art.

Its measurements span 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stand at 33 inches (84 cm) in height.