This style of tie-dye is called "arashi", meaning "storm", with the fabric pleated and wrapped around a pole rather than  hand-stitched.  

The resulting patterning is meant to portray slanting rain.

This jacket is done in light pastel colors, which makes us think of a springtime shower...

Click here to see a Japanese video of how this type of shibori was made.

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Silk

Lined? Yes

Length=31"
Hips=44"
Wrist-to-Wrist=52"

Condition: Excellent