TAISHO ERA (1912-1926) MEISEN HAORI WITH KATASOME BELLFLOWERS The silk for this haori is known as meisen. The off white background is decorated in a stenciled pattern of bellflowers and latticework. The design is presented in black, gray, red, and green. Miesen is a unique kind of silk known for its shinny finish and durability. The Meisen is a silken thread woven with dyed cocoon filament. The haori is lined in a stenciled silk. The haori is in good condition. Dimensions: from sleeve tip to sleeve tip 48”wide x 38” long, sleeves 26” long US$325 - SOLD
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