Indigo silk child’s haori, samurai helmet motif
The Little Warrior
Only one in stock
Each kimono is bought one at a time in Japan; we will not have another. These are authentic Japanese kimono, worn and kept before they came this far. The marks of time — the patina, the light wear — are part of the piece.
Description
A child’s haori, deep indigo, worn for Shichi-Go-San — the coming-of-age milestone for five-year-old Japanese boys. On the back, a samurai helmet (kabuto), crest standing tall. On the front and sleeves, stems of dwarf bamboo.
The helmet is not a toy of war: it is a wish for protection and strength, worn once in childhood like a symbolic suit of armour. The bamboo beside it bends without breaking — the virtue wished upon a growing child.
The inside of the collar is lined in white with a woven pattern, invisible when worn closed. The original cord, white with tassels, is included.
This is the best-preserved piece among the children’s lot: no visible mark on the outer face, no open seams.
Details
- Length
- 70 cm / 27.6"
- Yuki (back to cuff)
- 45 cm / 17.7" — cuff-to-cuff span 90 cm / 35.4"
- Sleeve
- 56 cm / 22.0" long, 30 cm / 11.8" wide
- Back width
- 44 cm / 17.3"
- Front width (both sides)
- 50 cm / 19.7"
- Width at hem
- To be measured
- Suggested age
- Around 5, to be confirmed
- Cord
- White tasselled haori-himo, included
- Condition
- No visible mark on the outer face. Best-preserved piece in the children’s group.
Shipping
Sent from France, carefully folded and wrapped in Japanese paper. Times and rates are set out in the terms of sale. Returns accepted within fourteen days, except for pieces altered to measure.
Care
Dry clean only. Hang in the shade. The cord (haori-himo) can be removed before storage to keep its shape.