Kimono Jacket Item Number: 3696/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Green and dark yellow silk kimono jacket (haori) with patterned lining (gaku’ura). Jacket has a centre opening, with braided white ties in middle for securing. Short sleeves consist of rectangular hanging panels, with openings under arms. Jacket is covered with tight diamond-like grid. Lining has diagonal rows of purple and blue, with connected geometric outlines overtop; designs made out of white dotted lines. Lining across interior of panels, and upper half of jacket.

Specific Techniques

Patterns on exterior made with tie-dye technique (kanoko shibori).