This silk haori demonstrates the sophisticated application of shibori resist-dyeing techniques to create an all-over leaf pattern that transforms botanical forms into striking geometric abstractions against a rich purple ground. The shibori process has produced pale blue-green leaf shapes with distinctive radiating lines and mottled textures that suggest the natural veining of foliage while maintaining the characteristic irregularities that mark hand-dyed textiles. Each leaf or petal form displays subtle variations in tone and intensity, creating a dynamic surface where no two elements are identical, while the dense, overlapping arrangement generates a sense of natural abundance and organic movement across the fabric.

The hand-spun silk construction adds another layer of textural interest, with its inherent irregularities creating a rustic quality that contrasts beautifully with the sophisticated dyeing technique and speaks to the Japanese aesthetic principle of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection and impermanence. This combination of refined technique with deliberately rough materials reflects the influence of the Mingei folk craft movement that was gaining prominence during this period, advocating for the beauty of functional objects made by anonymous craftspeople. The overall effect bridges traditional Japanese textile arts with emerging modernist sensibilities, particularly in how the leaf motifs are abstracted into almost kaleidoscopic patterns that anticipate mid-century design trends.

It measures 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 38 inches (97 cm) in height.

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