Haori Himo

Madeleine — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:18:56 +0000

These are the strings or chains, attached to loops on the inside of the haori collar at lower chest level, to keep the haori closed and stop it flapping too much. I have only just started to add loops to my haoris, because I was mostly making them as casual jackets that were meant to be worn open. But I love the variety and humour that can be seen in the different types and styles of himo.

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A Little Sashiko on the Pockets

Madeleine — Fri, 16 May 2025 14:49:26 +0000

When I set out to make my first Haori, I did it with plain white cotton. I wanted to understand the construction. I found it so beautifully easy to sew and the result was so pleasing and practical, I wanted to wear it. But a completely white haori looked too much like a doctor’s coat, so I decided to add patch pockets and embroider them with a very simple Japanese embroidery technique called…

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Decorative Flourishes

Haori Himo

A Little Sashiko on the Pockets