Taisho/ Silk/TIE DYE SILK HAORI, JACKET with superb detail, Med
Specifications
| Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Decade | 1920s |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| MPN | na, |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | Japan |
will ship this unique piece of textile art, silk haori, 1 size, UK, EU £ 21, courier,insured, international £ 27, no po boxes, leave tel no for courier Mint, pink, black /true taisho period japanese silk haori, unique, hand made, tie dye resist, in pristine workmanship, you do not find in cheaper plain haoris, part of a large japanese textile collection, most of them having been sold at Bonhams, japanese Bond street auctions, these are the female ones, left, still affordable as the male haoris, topcoats, with published provenance, are well over usd $10000 upwards. This is an elegant, hand woven Silk Haori or Topcoat dating from the early twentieth century. Although these garments served a practical use as overcoats for the original owners, it is the art that they display that makes each a unique and impossible to duplicate garment. This spectacular Raspberry Silk Haori has its individually tied circles dyed in a darker raspberry red which gives it a brighter overall look. The lining has been hand stenciled which, while equally artistic and demanding in its creation, produces a smooth surface to the touch. This fabulous Haori could only have belonged to a Japanese Woman of high social standing in Japanese society. This fabulous Haori exhibits the "Shibori" technique of tie dying that has been adapted to Japan in a very original manner. This method requires that each and every circle, that forms the background of this stunning Haori, be created by tying off with silk thread a small section of fabric about the size of one's little fingernail into a balloon shape. The small dot pattern exhibited in this Haori is known as the “fawn-spot” tie dye design or “Kanoko Shibori.” The tie dye kanoko effect, is difficult on pure silk, To add to the already masterful dying, the artist created an inner pattern of blossoms, leaves and flowing streams. This exquisite workmanship proclaimed that the dyer of this Haori was not only proficient at Shibori, but was also a master craftsman in order to tie off individually the darker circles of the pattern within the pattern. The theme of the Maple blossoms and leaves is carried through onto the Silk Lining. The maple flower s greatly revered for its beauty and for it strength. It is the first flower to appear before the end of winter and is thought to herald the coming of Spring. Thus, this glorious Top coat would have been worn in the early Spring ("Haru").But in todays terms, throughout the year as it is pure high end medium weight Japanese silk The art of Shibori was a very highly refined art in Japan. It is an extremely labor intensive technique which is a dying breed, as very few pieces of this quality comes to the market, normally found in private collections and textile museums COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Japan TYPE TEXTILE: Woman's Haori or Topcoat APPROXIMATE DATE OR PERIOD: post Taisho Era (1912 - 1925) FABRIC CONTENT and CONDITION: Handwoven Silk that has been hand tie dyed in the Shibori method which is a process by which designs are created when the fabric is folded, gathered, pinched, tied, or pleated before it is dipped in the dye. It is easy to differentiate between genuine and imitation Shibori because the imitation design feels smooth, as opposed to the individually tied off Shibori which creates a rumpled feel. Measurements: 34 INS long x 48 ins wide, ( x 2 ) when open- these shapes are fairly fluid as high end Fuji silk is used, Length from top of shoulder to hemline is circa 34 ins pit to pit ie bustline 48 ins IN TOTAL Model is UK 10-14, 5 FT 5 inch tall PRESENTATION: To hang as a display or work of art, or to wear for a very wonderful occasion. This is high end silk haori,with perfect kanoko shibori,work@ low price,compared to other US online sites,Not flea market Haoris,exhibited piece at Bonhams, Main Japanese textile collection no returns, refunds , exchanges, buyers remorse, will ship internationally buy early
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