Folkwear Japanese Hapi & Haori #129

Misses 6-20 (Hapi & Haori); Men's 34-44 (Hapi)

The Haori pattern is a thigh-length lined jacket which is sized for women. It has a straight front opening and a finished neckband which extends to the hem. The deep elbow-length curved sleeves are open next to the body; the front and back are cut with no shoulder seam; there is a narrow side panel below the underarm opening.

The Haori is traditionally worn on special occasions by men. However, it is also seen on women in traditional dress layered over a kimono for "street" wear. For formal occasions or everyday layered dressing, either jacket offers a special touch to any wardrobe.

The Hapi is a shop coat traditionally worn by storekeepers, craftsmen, and firemen over western-style clothing. It is sized for both men and women. Simple rectangles form the body, sleeves, neckband, and shoulder reinforcement for this unlined, fingertip-length garment.

Simple rectangular shapes are great for inventive color and texture combinations. This pattern includes silk screen fabric painting techniques and designs. A pattern for the tabi, the traditional split-toe slipper socks, is included.

Suggested fabrics: For the Hapi, choose light to medium-weight soft or crisp cotton or blends; silks with body such as noil or shantung; linen; wool. For the Haori, choose light to medium-weight soft fabrics with drape such as silk, rayon, or blends. For the Tabi, choose medium-weight cotton or blends. Fabrics with nap, pile, or one-way design are not suitable for either jacket.