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HAORI Kimono - Black Waterfall & Mountain

HAORI Kimono - Black Waterfall & Mountain

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This vintage haori blends the formality of traditional Japanese dress with the quiet poetry of nature. The exterior, in deep black silk, is marked with two family crests (kamon), signifying its use as a formal garment.

Open it, and the lining (hakkake) reveals a breathtaking hand-painted scene: a cascading waterfall flowing through rugged mountains, with a lone figure standing in contemplation. Executed in sumi-e style brushwork, the artwork captures the Japanese appreciation for nature’s grandeur and the meditative stillness it inspires. The accompanying calligraphy adds further depth, evoking themes of perseverance, harmony, and the transient beauty of life.

In Japanese culture, waterfalls often symbolize purity and the constant flow of life, while mountains represent strength, stability, and spiritual ascent. Together, they create a lining that is as symbolic as it is beautiful—hidden until the wearer chooses to reveal it.

Details

Type: Haori (short jacket worn over kimono)
Material: Silk (outer and lining)
Color: Black exterior, painted lining with mountain & waterfall scene
Features: Two kamon crests, sumi-e style hand-painted artwork, calligraphy inscription
Era: Mid-20th century (approx.)
Condition: Vintage, excellent for age

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