Suiren - Water Lily Whisper Haori - 100% vintage crepe silk with hand-painted botanical design

One of one. Vintage Japanese Haori. Globally Imported from Japan. Heirloom.

Ethereal and rare, Suiren (睡蓮 — “water lily”) evokes stillness and strength — like a quiet pond reflecting the morning sky.

Her silk carries a soft, powder-green hue that seems to shift with light, adorned with hand-painted botanicals in plum and ink — strokes that breathe life into every petal and vine.

Each brushstroke tells of mastery: painted on textured crepe silk using the roketsuzome resist technique, then carefully steamed to set the pigment, resulting in artwork that feels alive within the weave. The gentle pink lining, patterned with diamond motifs, adds a note of warmth — a hidden softness against the skin.

Every element — from the weight of the fabric to the fall of the sleeves — speaks to precision and luxury. This is Japanese craftsmanship at its most poetic.

Collector’s Details

• Era: Mid-Shōwa (1960s–1970s)

• Origin: Japan

• Garment Type: Haori (short kimono jacket)

• Fabric: 100% vintage crepe silk with hand-painted botanical design

• Color: Pale mint-green with plum, aubergine, and ink detailing

• Lining: Peach-pink silk with subtle geometric pattern

• Technique: Roketsuzome (Japanese wax-resist dyeing)

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light, natural patina adding to its wabi-sabi charm

A collector’s piece for the woman who finds beauty in quiet moments — where luxury is whispered, not declared.