Haori is a type of traditional Japanese clothing, some kind of a jacket or a coat. Both men and women wear haori. Traditional haori is T-shaped, female haori can have slightly rounded sleeves. Straight lines and angles in the Japanese tradition are a symbol of power.

Haori length can be different, the main rule to have it below a thigh and lower than a knee. Different materials may be used, it depends on the time of the year. Summer haori from thin silk are often without lining; winter ones are more dense, from dense silk or mixed fabric, with lining. The length of the lining can also be different.

Unlike kimono, haori does not fold. Traditional haori clasp is a haori himo, a small braided lace tied in a knot. Traditional male version has white lace with a brush.

The art of weaving himo shoelaces is called kumihimo. Laces can be flat or round. There may be different ways of tying them.

Like this. However, haori is often worn with a chain, a clasp from beads. There can be several fasteners.

But you can do without fasteners. Haori as a fashionable Japanese accessory is often worn in a European manner, free as a jacket or light summer coat, not only in Europe but also in Japan. A great addition to haori can be a scarf, knotted or just thrown over.

Haori can be with a traditional belt. With a short black dress or jeans, with a summer sundress or a long dress, with shorts. There is a great variety of haori: dark and strict, bright, with embroidery or colorful printed pattern, it allows you to wear it for any occasion.

However, European fashion drew attention not only to haori, but also to kimono, which has also become a fashionable garment — something like a long cardigan or summer coat, and it is worn over clothes, not buttoned.