Maru ni Mokko Haori

This formal black haori is crafted from matte silk and fully self-lined, giving it a smooth weight and quiet depth. Three white crests — one at the upper back and one on each sleeve — mark it as a montsuki haori, traditionally worn for formal occasions.
The crest, Maru ni Mokko (丸に木瓜), is one of Japan’s oldest and most recognisable kamon. Its rounded quatrefoil shape has been used for centuries by prominent families such as the Kusukabe, Shimazu, Oda, and Toyotomi clans — each with subtle variations in form.
Unlike many crests tied to a single lineage, the Maru ni Mokko was widely embraced by samurai and merchant families alike, symbolising refinement, prosperity, and continuity. Its balanced, elegant symmetry made it a favourite among Kyoto artisans during the Edo period, where it came to represent taste and tradition rather than bloodline.
Likely from the mid-Shōwa era (circa 1950s–1970s), this piece carries a quiet formality and timeless grace — a perfect example of understated Japanese sophistication.