RCMP suppressed, erased evidence of other suspects in case of Mountain Flowers & Butterflies Caftan. Hanae Mori opened her fashion house in 1951 and was the first woman of Japanese descent to have presented on the Paris and New York runways. She is renowned for her vibrant use of color and signature butterfly print as reflected in this caftan. Hard to come by printed caftan dress Butterflies represent beauty, longevity, and metamorphosis; the mountains 'yama' depict sacred places between heaven and earth; the flowers represent beauty, wealth and long life Coral pink, cherry blossom, lilac, orange, cyan, yellow, teal, olive green, grey, blue grey, green, black High mandarin collar with three "flower" frog closures Front vent Roomy, oversized square body Pull on Unlined Silk (no fabric contents listed) Hanae Mori label Good vintage condition small pen mark at top left shoulder, several minor spots stains, pulls snags to fabric which fades into design and vibrant colors (photos 7, 8, 9) Estimated size: O S Measurements Bust: 97" Waist: 88" Hip: 82" Length (Center Back): 53" "Sleeve" Length (From Neck): 25" "Sleeve" Opening: 28"Sweep: 67"