haori

Japanese outer layer

A haori is a traditional Japanese hip-length jacket worn over a kimono.

It has wide sleeves and an open front, typically fastened with a single cord or tie.

Originally formal menswear, haori are now worn by all genders for both casual and ceremonial occasions: She wore a silk haori over her yukata.

kimono

yukata

Light Japanese cotton garment

overwear

garment

jacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

outerwear · sleeves · untied · layering · drape · lining · collar · lightweight · overcoat · wrap

occasions

formal

Following strict protocol

festival · everyday · seasonal · autumn · spring · layered · transitional · visiting · outing

textile

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

  • woolSheared animal fiber
  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • linenFlax-derived textile

brocade · indigo · embroidery · weave · pattern · motif · dyed · handwoven · jacquard · printed

historical

merchant

One who sells wares

heirloom · traditional · revival · modernized · prewar · postwar

Opposites
garment length/coverage

haoriovercoat

Long warm outer garment

garment function as outer vs. inner layer

haoriundergarment

Clothing worn beneath others

base layer

cultural origin of traditional garments

haoricheongsam

Chinese sheath dress

doublet · bolero · frock coat

Family

tabi, obi, zori

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G