Grey Silk Haori: Silkscreened Peacock Feathers & Gold Foil

This silk woman’s haori is a dramatic and expressive example of mid-century textile design, featuring a large-scale silkscreened pattern of peacock feathers. The garment is rendered on a soft grey silk ground, which provides a neutral architectural field for the rhythmic, sweeping energy of the feathers.

The composition is defined by the oversized, diagonal arrangement of the plumage, with each feather meticulously detailed using gold foil outlining to enhance its graphic presence. The "eyes" of the feathers are rendered in alternating tones of sage-green and terracotta-orange, providing a sophisticated color contrast against the dark charcoal and white strokes of the barbs. This piece reflects the Showa era's talent for taking classical natural imagery and reimagining it through a bold, modern lens, where the movement of the feathers creates a sense of constant visual flow across the body and sleeves.

It spans 49 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and measures 33 inches in height (124 cm x 84 cm).

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