Taisho Rinzu Silk Haori: Raspberry Peony Damask

This  rinzu silk haori is a vivid example of the era's romantic and expressive textile aesthetic. The garment is rendered in a saturated, deep raspberry-pink hue, where the primary visual interest is created through the damask forms woven into the silk. This rinzu technique creates a tonal, shimmering surface where the light reveals a dense, all-over pattern of large-scale, scrolling peonies (botan) and curling vines.

The exterior’s monochromatic intensity is balanced by a striking, high-contrast silk lining visible at the opening. The lining features a bright turquoise and cream ground decorated with vibrant floral cartouches and traditional wheel motifs (gishi-kuruma), a signature of Taisho-era hidden luxury. The combination of the lush, woven floral exterior and the colorful graphic interior reflects the period’s "Taisho Roman" style, which blended traditional Japanese motifs with a new, bold sense of individual expression and color play.

It measures 48 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands 30 inches in height.

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