{"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","url":"https:\/\/inanothercountry.co\/products\/contemporary-shibori-style-haori-c-1990-2010s","provider":"Another Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}