Hey, I've got a question about haori collars. Which is the correct way to wear them, folded or unfolded? I've seen both styles. Is there a difference between genders how you're supposed to have them?
Hi! I am not exactly sure what you are refering to:
If you mean: are haori collars crossed like a kimono's (left over right), then the answer is no. Haori are loosely fastened accross the chest via little ties called 羽織紐 haori himo. Other types of coats can have snap fasteners or ties. See pic below, haori is the third from the left:
If you mean: are haori collars large and folded like some women's kimono do, the answer is => all haori I have ever encountered had their collar folded and sewn :)
For reference, those are the three types of kimono collars tailoring:
広衿 hiroeri - kimono collar is large and meant to be folded in two by wearer. Used for women's kimono as it give a lot of leeway/comfort depending on body variations.
撥衿 bachieri - kimono collar is tailored folded and sewn shut, wider at the ends than at the nape. Used for women's kimono as larger ends drapes nicely across the chest.
棒衿 bôeri - kimono collar is tailored folded and sewn shut, with an uniform width; Used for men's and children's kimono.
Oh! Excellent addition by 23-tiny-wishes:
I think Anon is referring to the way haori collars are worn. Yes they are constructed folded in half but they can be turned outwards in half when worn eg: this infographic https://x.com/ChihiroHowe/status/1285294976495050753?s=20
Thank you for chiming in :D
