‘Haori’ (light jacket), 1920’s, Japan. A haori is a jacket that i
‘Haori’ (light jacket), 1920’s, Japan. A haori is a jacket that is worn over a kimono. This example dates to the 1920s and demonstrates that, while the shape of such garments remained traditional, their decoration often bore an unmistakable contemorary feel. The art deco style featured here was very popular with young women living in major cities such as Tokyo. Text and image V&A Museum -- source link
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