Purple Rayon Haori: Bold Shibori Bamboo Design

This rayon haori  is a striking example of the period's bold, graphic sensibilities. The garment is rendered in a deep, saturated purple, providing a high-contrast architectural field for its large-scale motifs. The primary design features thick, diagonal bamboo stalks and radiating leaves achieved through the shibori (tie-dye) technique.

The shibori process is visible in the intricate, textured "dots" or kanoko patterns that form the bamboo elements, giving them a tactile, three-dimensional appearance against the smooth rayon ground. These pale pink and cream motifs create a rhythmic, zigzagging energy that flows across the back and sleeves. Symbolizing strength and flexibility, the bamboo is reimagined here with an oversized, modern scale characteristic of the pre-war era, where traditional auspicious symbols were frequently updated with daring visual impact.

 49" from sleeve-end to sleeve-end x 37" height.

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