Japanese Haori or Kimono Jacket

Soft lilac short jacket with wide sleeves and a bright white collar strip.

This haori or kimono jacket in silk is from Japan, and dates to the 20th century. The haori is a hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono, and in Japan it has been worn by both men and women in many fabrics. Short, straight-cut jacket in dusty purple with a gentle sheen and tiny flecks in the weave. Broad, squared sleeves hang open. A white lining shows at the neck, and pleats fall at the front. It is 48 inches wide and 32 long.

Quiet color, generous sleeves, and a hint of pleat.