Charcoal Silk Haori: Urushi Lacquer Thread Flower Patterns

This silk haori is a masterpiece of textural contrast and technical sophistication, featuring a dense botanical composition rendered through the rare urushi (lacquer) coated thread technique. The garment is crafted on a dark, charcoal-bronze silk ground, which provides a somber architectural field for its high-relief surface decoration.

The primary design features an all-over field of scattered, oversized camellia or peony blossoms. These flowers are rendered in deep black, using threads coated in traditional Japanese lacquer to create a slightly raised, semi-matte finish that contrasts sharply with the shimmering silk base. The background is filled with a secondary layer of tonal, stylized foliage, creating a rhythmic and complex visual depth.

It spans 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and has a height of 38 inches (97 cm).

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