An antique, meisen silk haori, in a beautiful purple colour with kikkou (hexagonal design of tortoiseshell) and flower pattern.
Kikkou is based on the shell of the turtle/tortoise and represents longevity and is considered a lucky motif, as those creatures live so long and in Japanese fable are said to live for 10,000 years. Meisen silk is similar to taffeta, with a slight rustle as it rubs together, Meisen makes the garment hold its shape well and this one feels lovely.
An extra long haori, as was popular when this was made.
From the 1920s. Extremely well cared for and is in beautiful condition. You'd never guess its age. Vintage meisen kimonos and haori have recently become popular with young Japanese.
Made and bought in Japan
In Japan, haori are not normally worn with a sash or belt, they are worn loosely, on top of a kimono and obi, but they also look great with a belt and with western world clothing; see examples shown below this garment's photos
May have shitsuke, which is large, white stitching put in by the Japanese to keep garment seams neat during long periods of storage, it just gets pulled out prior to wearing
These Japanese garments should be hung out to air 4 times per year, if not worn frequently, just as the Japanese do. Hang your garment to air when you receive it too, as it will have been stored for a while.

Condition: 
Excellent

Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 125cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 60cm
Length 95cm