{"title":"Fashion","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pristine-pre-war-taisho-era-meisen-silk-kimono-c-1928-1935","title":"Vintage Kimono: Cherry Blossoms, Fans, \u0026 Foliage","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eAn exceptional \u003cem\u003ekimono\u003c\/em\u003e with its original basting stitches and nickel snaps still intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eIts four-color palette (brick red, sky blue, celadon green, and ochre) makes the garment appears muted, but sophisticated. The intricate blend motifs consist of stylized sakura (cherry blossoms symbolizing youth, beauty, and feminine grace), \u003cem data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eōgi\u003c\/em\u003e (folding fans signifying expanding fortune and auspicious beginnings), and abstracted pan-Asian foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eThough unmistakably Japanese, the pattern bears the imprint of global textile exchange: the dotted fields and grid work echo Indonesian batik; the floral vines recall Indian chintz; and the sharp, geometric rhythm reflects European Art Deco. These elements are woven together in such a way as to create a shimmering effect known as an “optical houndstooth.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eFully lined with a bright orange \u003cem data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003ehakkake\u003c\/em\u003e and white \u003cem data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003edōura\u003c\/em\u003e, it was designed for autumn, winter, and early spring wear, not for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eMeasures 60\" (collar-to-hem) x 49\" (sleeve-to-sleeve).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47764520042747,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/DSCF5761.jpg?v=1765482196"},{"product_id":"pristine-post-war-showa-era-meisen-silk-kimono-c-1946-1955","title":"Vintage Kimono: Indonesian-Influenced Pattern","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eA beautiful Indonesian-influenced kimono. This piece remains in exceptional condition, retaining its original crisp lining and untouched surface, an artifact of an era when Japanese mills synthesized tradition with the avant-garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eThe design is an exuberant collage of floral, geometric, and folkloric elements, consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKiku\u003c\/em\u003e (Chrysanthemums): symbols of longevity, imperial dignity, and autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBotan\u003c\/em\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eKarabana\u003c\/em\u003e (Peony \u0026amp; Chinese-style Flowers): nods to pan-Asian decorative arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eDiamond Lozenges \u0026amp; Latticework: a hallmark of Art Deco’s impact on Japanese mills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eStylized Indonesian birds with trailing plumage: appropriated motifs of freedom, renewal, and feminine elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eThese motifs, while collectively rooted in traditional Japanese symbolism, are filtered through global visual currents, speaking directly to the cosmopolitan energy of interwar Japan. Batik from Indonesia, Indian chintz florals, and Western geometric abstraction all haunt the pattern in subtle, brilliant ways. The simple, color-blocked interior features a white silk \u003cem\u003edōura\u003c\/em\u003e (upper lining) and a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003erose-pink \u003cem\u003ehakkake\u003c\/em\u003e (lower lining).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003eMeasures 59\" x 49\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47764601733371,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/DSCF5778.jpg?v=1765486164"},{"product_id":"pre-war-meisen-silk-kimono-c-1930-1940-copy","title":"Vintage Kimono: Medallions \u0026 Cartouches","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"271\"\u003eAn exceptionally beautiful \u003cem\u003ekimono, made \u003c\/em\u003ewith a fabric that is a superb demonstration of hybridized production methods and international influence, incorporating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1520\"\u003eAbstracted rosettes and medallions, reminiscent of Persian rugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eDiamond cartouches and stepped borders, borrowed from Central Asian and Russian textiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1687\"\u003eSmall floral accents that nod to Japanese tradition, integrated within a global visual language\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece's internationalism is characteristic of \u003cem\u003eMeisen\u003c\/em\u003e designs, which became popular in the 1930s, when Japan’s textile industry absorbed influences from European Art Deco, Chinese brocades, and Silk Road ornament.\u003cstrong data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47764667629819,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/DSCF5769_cb8f840f-717e-4fa7-8255-c71713bdd686.jpg?v=1765489890"},{"product_id":"contemporary-shibori-style-haori-c-1990-2010s","title":"Vintage Haori: Red Lattice Shibori","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eA vibrant example of Japanese textile design, this \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e showcases a modern interpretation of \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e, executed using a machine-assisted pseudo-\u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e technique, introduced in the post-1970s era to make \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e aesthetics more accessible for everyday fashion wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eThe base fabric features a densely patterned diamond \u003cem\u003ekanoko\u003c\/em\u003e micro-repeat, revealing the use of screened or heat-set resist patterns rather than hand-knotted dots. Layered over this field is a bold, diagonal red lattice, a contemporary graphic motif not found in pre-war \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e but common in department-store and boutique \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e from the 1990s onward. The overall effect is striking: a playful, modern reimagining of a deeply traditional textile vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eInside, the \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e is lined with a brilliant white, likely synthetic, fabric featuring stylized vermillion wave motifs. The combination of bright exterior and graphic interior places the \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e in the period when kimono garments transitioned from formalwear to expressive street fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eDesigned as a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ecasual outer-layer \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e, this piece would have been worn open over a kimono or paired with contemporary clothing, functioning as an everyday jacket for outings, social visits, or seasonal festivals. The lightweight crepe makes it suitable for spring, early summer, and autumn wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful example of Japan’s continuing reinvention of its own dress traditions: accessible, joyful, and highly wearable piece that bridges heritage and modern design sensibilities. Perfect for those interested in incorporating Japanese dress within their everyday wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47766321266939,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/DSCF5821.jpg?v=1765561737"},{"product_id":"shibori-rinzu-haori-c-1925-1940s","title":"Vintage Haori: Rinzu Shibori","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"3246\" data-start=\"3112\"\u003eA luminous \u003cem\u003erinzu\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ehaori, \u003c\/em\u003eshowcasing the exuberant modernism of Japanese textile design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3577\" data-start=\"3248\"\u003eThe outer layer is dyed in a vibrant bengara red and ornamented with thousands of \u003cem data-end=\"3355\" data-start=\"3347\"\u003ekanoko\u003c\/em\u003e shibori dots arranged into a bold geometric patchwork. Beneath the dye, a subtle \u003cem\u003erinzu\u003c\/em\u003e jacquard (woven with \u003cem\u003esayagata\u003c\/em\u003e and delicate floral arabesques) creates a second, more intimate layer of pattern, visible only as the light shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3914\" data-start=\"3579\"\u003eInside, the \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e is lined with soft white silk printed with large drifting chrysanthemums, the classical flower of autumn and longevity. The pairing of \u003cem\u003ekanoko\u003c\/em\u003e (symbol of youth and purity) with imperial \u003cem\u003ekiku\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003echrysanthemums) offers a beautiful dialogue between innocence and elegance, typical of women’s fashion in the late Taishō and early Shōwa eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4075\" data-start=\"3916\"\u003eDesigned for everyday wear (visiting friends, strolling through the city, going out on cool evenings) this haori embodies the casual refinement of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47766350921979,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/Kimono.jpg?v=1766179803"},{"product_id":"haori","title":"Vintage Haori: Kikko Plum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eA fine\u003cem\u003e haori\u003c\/em\u003e jacket dyed in a repeating \u003cem\u003ekikkō\u003c\/em\u003e (tortoiseshell) geometric lattice rendered in deep plum. The outer fabric is finely woven and decorated using a stencil-based resist technique that creates subtle variation within each cell, giving the surface a soft, rhythmic texture rather than a flat printed appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eThe interior is fully lined in silk \u003cem\u003erinzu\u003c\/em\u003e, woven with an understated pattern of chrysanthemum and plum blossoms, traditional symbols of longevity and resilience, revealed only when worn or handled. This quiet contrast between the restrained exterior and the richly symbolic lining is characteristic of interwar Japanese women’s dress, where modern graphic sensibilities met deeply rooted textile traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eDesigned to be worn open over a kimono, the \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e functioned as an everyday outer layer for social outings rather than formal occasions. No family crests present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eA refined example of Japanese textile modernism: elegant, wearable, and intentionally understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2232\" data-start=\"1988\"\u003e–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773094314235,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/Edited.jpg?v=1765820848"},{"product_id":"pre-war-cotton-kasuri-ikat-kimono","title":"Vintage Kimono: Kasuri Ikat","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eAn unexpectedly modern everyday cotton kimono woven in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e (絣) ikat, featuring a repeating cross motif in soft indigo-grey, madder red, and pale rose. The pattern is created by resist-dyeing the threads prior to weaving, producing the characteristic softness and slight misalignment at the edges of each form, an intentional quality of \u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"563\"\u003eThe interior is lined with solid-dyed cotton panels in warm red and fuchsia tones. The contrast between the restrained exterior and the expressive interior reflects a vernacular design logic shaped by use, repetition, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eLightweight, breathable, and durable, this kimono would have been worn for daily domestic life rather than formal occasions. A practical garment whose quiet geometry and internal color blocking feel unexpectedly modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773137240315,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/Red-Fuschia.jpg?v=1765821733"},{"product_id":"pre-war-cotton-kasuri-ikat-kimono-c-1910-1930-copy","title":"Vintage Haori: Red Shibori","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eA decorative women’s \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e rendered in a red-colored \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e over a rose-pink ground. The surface is densely textured through thousands of resist bindings, giving the cloth its characteristic pebbled depth and subtle variation. Flowing bands of cloud-like forms emerge in deeper crimson, moving laterally across the body and sleeves in an asymmetrical composition typical of interwar women’s \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eThe interior is fully lined in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esilk \u003cem\u003erinzu\u003c\/em\u003e, woven with \u003cem\u003ekikkō\u003c\/em\u003e (tortoiseshell) geometry and stylized floral motifs and dyed a pale, harmonious pink with some discoloration consistent with age. The lining quietly echoes the exterior palette, an intentional choice that reflects the refinement of urban dress in this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eDesigned to be worn open over a kimono, the \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e functioned as an outer layer for social occasions rather than formal ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eAn expressive example of 20th-century Japanese textile practices, balancing surface-rich decoration with controlled composition and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773174038779,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/Resized-Shibori-Haori.jpg?v=1765822333"},{"product_id":"pre-war-vermillion-silk-shibori-kimono-c-1930-1940","title":"Vintage Kimono: Persimmon Shibori","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eWomen’s \u003cem\u003ekimono\u003c\/em\u003e worked entirely in fine-scale \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e that forms a quiet, regular diamond lattice across the surface. The repeating \u003cem\u003ekanoko\u003c\/em\u003e is dyed in a rich persimmon orange with indigo blue center dot, creating a beautiful texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eThe exterior is balanced by a \u003cem\u003evermilion\u003c\/em\u003e lining, a color historically associated with protection, the same color reserved for \u003cem\u003eTori\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eshrine gates. Fully lined in cotton, with traditional construction and no family crests, this kimono would have been worn for daily social life rather than formal occasions. Its appeal lies not in display, but in material discipline and quiet cultural logic. A composed example of early 20th-century Japanese dress, where texture, color, and meaning are held in careful balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773189439739,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/Front.jpg?v=1765823433"},{"product_id":"pre-war-vermillion-silk-shibori-kimono-c-1930-1940-copy","title":"Vintage Haori: 'Kyo-Guro' Flat Black Formal Silk","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eMen’s formal \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e tailored in deep black formal silk and marked with three white family crests, known as \u003cem\u003emon\u003c\/em\u003e. The exterior is intentionally austere, rendered in what is likely \u003cem\u003ekyō-guro\u003c\/em\u003e (京黒), the deep, formal black perfected in Kyoto. This specialized process is achieved through\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emultiple dye baths, traditionally using iron-rich compounds and plant-based tannins so as absorb light rather than reflect it, producing a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esoft, matte black instead of a shiny, bluish one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eInside, the garment reveals its true character: the silk lining depicts a tiger moving through tall grasses, rendered in layered tones of gold. The scene is not printed, nor embroidered, but woven directly into the lining, creating depth and texture that emerges only when the \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e is opened or in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eIn Japanese menswear, power and identity were traditionally expressed inward. Figural linings such as this were private statements, symbols of strength, vigilance, and self-command, meant to be seen only by those close enough to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eA composed and confident example Japanese formal dress, where meaning is carried quietly, and craftsmanship speaks without display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. 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Rather than a flat black, t\u003cspan\u003ehe exterior is rendered in what is likely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekyō-guro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (京黒), the deep, formal black perfected in Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e. The fabric also carries a faint, irregular texture that catches light unevenly, an revered effect associated with higher-grade Kyoto-dyed silks, where depth is achieved through high-craft process rather than material sheen. The undulating texture of the raised silk is gently evocative, with a final form evocative of \u003cem\u003ekikko\u003c\/em\u003e, the undulating forms of rising steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThe exterior is subtly adorned in white silk with a delicate, almost imperceptible pattern, one that allows the character of the cloth to do the talking. This kind of restraint reflects a long-standing principle in Japanese men’s dress: expression held in reserve, revealed only through movement, proximity, and material intelligence. The result is a \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e that feels architectural, understated, and quietly modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eA piece for those who recognize the difference between black as a color and black as a craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and tailors in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773241016571,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/Black-Texture.jpg?v=1765825380"},{"product_id":"indigo-haori-c-1930-1940","title":"Vintage Haori: Indigo","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"223\"\u003eMen’s indigo \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e woven in a deep indigo with a pronounced ribbed and perforated texture. The cloth is structurally expressive: fine vertical channels alternate with small openwork apertures, creating a surface that breathes, moves, and catches light with subtle variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"530\"\u003eThis textile sits at the intersection of utility and refinement. Though historically associated with with Japanese workwear, this \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e's intricate weaving methods lend it a quiet formality. The result is neither decorative nor austere, but something rhythmically tactile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. Ong is an esteemed collector of Asian cultural artifacts, including Japanese textiles, which she sources from defunct kimono collectors and stores in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773271326971,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/2064\/1275\/files\/Indigo.jpg?v=1765827015"},{"product_id":"contemporary-shibori-haori","title":"Vintage Haori: Pastel Shibori","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eLightweight silk \u003cem\u003ehaori\u003c\/em\u003e rendered in a soft palette of pastel pink with faint greens and warm undertones. The surface carries an all-over \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e-style resist pattern, creating a gently crinkled texture that gives the cloth depth without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eThe patterning is continuous, atmospheric, and freeform, comprised of modern geometries (e.g. swirling spirals and trapezoidal abstractions) as well as traditional motifs like \u003cem\u003eseigaiha (\u003c\/em\u003eJapanese waves) and \u003cem\u003etatewaku\u003c\/em\u003e (rising steam). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSubtle irregularities in color and texture reflect the handwork of the dye process, where variation is not a flaw but an inherent quality of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eThis woman's \u003cem\u003ehaori \u003c\/em\u003eis intended for informal wear and seasonal layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2884\" data-start=\"2663\"\u003eThese kimonos come from the private collection of Christine Ong, a Peranakan Singaporean singer and entrepreneur now associated with the preeminent Asian publisher Tuttle. 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