This shibori haori showcases a strikingly large and prominent interlocking "asanoha" pattern. It measures 51 inches (130 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 34 inches (86 cm) in height. The asanoha motif, resembling a six-pointed star, has been a cherished design in Japan for centuries, inspired by the hemp leaf's shape. Traditionally used on baby clothes, it symbolizes the fertility and resilience associated with hemp, wishing for a child's health and robust growth. Notably, employing the asanoha motif, especially in such a bold manner, on a woman's outerwear is uncommon. Historically, hemp served various purposes in Japan, from thread and cloth production to crafting pendants (nusa) for Shinto shrines. During the Heian period, it was even burnt during the midsummer Bon Festival to guide departed spirits.