In Japan, the black montsuki haori is the most formal garment a man can wear. Reserved for ceremonies, funerals, and moments that demand absolute gravity. On the outside, this one is exactly that — matte black silk, five family crests (itsutsumon) in white, severe and uncompromising.

Then you open the lining.

Eagles. Multiple eagles, rendered in the tradition of Japanese ink painting — perched on pine branches, soaring over crashing waves, commanding the air above mountain rocks. The entire interior is alive with movement, painted on silver-grey silk in muted earth tones and steel blue. The contrast between the austere exterior and this explosive interior is not an accident. It is a statement about what lies beneath the surface.

This is exactly the kind of piece that serious collectors in Europe and the US have been hunting for years. A black montsuki haori with a lining this dramatic almost never appears on the market. This is a one-of-a-kind vintage item from 1970s–80s Japan. Once it's gone, it's gone.

Wear it over a white tee and navy pants — exactly as shown. Wear it to an opening, a gallery, a dinner where you want to say something without saying anything. This is not a costume. This is a garment with fifty years of history, worn by someone who understood that the most powerful things don't announce themselves.

■ Details
- Material: Pure silk (exterior and lining)
- Era: c. 1970s–1980s, Japan
- Crest: Itsutsumon — five-crest formal haori, Maruni Genji-guruma (wheel crest)
- Lining: Eagle and pine motif (taka-matsu-zu), Japanese ink painting style, silver-grey silk
- Haori himo (cord): Not included
※ Image 1 shows the lining side.

■ Measurements
- Length (back neck to hem): 79 cm / 31.1"
- Chest (underarm to underarm): 61.5 cm / 24.2"
- Shoulder width: 68 cm / 26.8"
- Sleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 33.5 cm / 13.2"
- Sleeve width: 45.5 cm / 17.9"
- Cuff width: 25.5 cm / 10.0"
- Model height: 171 cm / 5'7"

■ Condition
Good vintage condition. No major stains or damage noted. This is a vintage item from 1970s–80s Japan — minor signs of age are part of its history and character. Hand-washed twice by the seller. Some vintage scent may remain. Dry clean recommended. Please note that any damage or changes occurring after purchase (washing, wearing, etc.) are not eligible for return or refund. For buyers who understand and appreciate vintage items only.

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