Japanese Women’s Haori in Black Silk – Agehachō Montsuki with Shochikubai Embroidery

Elegant vintage haori in fine black silk, formal montsuki style featuring a single Agehachō kamon (swallowtail butterfly) on the back. Embroidered Shochikubai floral trio (pine, bamboo, plum) and inner lining in ivory silk with sayagata pattern. Rare and timeless piece of Japanese heritage.

Product Details

• Origin: Japan – authentic vintage item
• Outer Material: High-quality black silk
• Lining: Ivory silk with sayagata (Buddhist key) motif
• Design: Embroidered Shochikubai motif (松竹梅) – pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms
• Kamon: Agehachō (揚羽蝶紋) – stylized swallowtail butterfly, placed at the back of the neck
• Style: Formal montsuki haori with one crest (ichi-mon)
• Condition: Excellent (Grade A) – no major flaws

Measurements (flat):

• Length (身丈 mitake): 77 cm
• Shoulder width: 61.5 cm
• Sleeve width (袖幅 sode-haba): 32 cm
• Sleeve length (袖丈 sode-take): 42.5 cm
• Total width (裄 yuki ×2): 128 cm

Care & Shipping

• Care Instructions: Dry clean only – avoid sunlight and humidity
• Estimated package weight: Approx. 700 g (including packing)
• Shipping: Dispatched from Kyoto, Japan via EMS, DHL or selected carrier
• Delivery time: 3 to 7 business days depending on destination

Perfect for:

• Ceremonies, weddings, or cultural events
• Ikebana, meditation, traditional arts
• Wa-modern outfits with Western clothing
• Collectors of Japanese vintage textiles

Symbolism of the Motifs

The Shochikubai (松竹梅) motif is a classic trio in Japanese culture:

• Pine (matsu): longevity and endurance
• Bamboo (take): flexibility and resilience
• Plum blossom (ume): perseverance through winter

Together, they symbolize good fortune and inner strength.

The Agehachō kamon (揚羽蝶紋) represents the elegant swallowtail butterfly, often linked to noble clans such as the Taira (Heike). It evokes grace, soulfulness, and subtle transformation – deeply associated with femininity and ancestral lineage.

Additional Information

• One-of-a-kind: This is a rare vintage piece – actual item shown in photos
• Returns & exchanges: no Accepted