This prestigious textile originates from Japan’s early Showa period (1930–1940) and is a scholarly example of the intricate hand-tied dyeing techniques favored for pre-war luxury accessories. Measuring 14.5 inches by 44 inches (37 cm x 112 cm), the panel is crafted from a high-quality silk that maintains a luminous quality despite its significant age. As is characteristic of older shibori, the fabric is lighter in weight compared to contemporary or late vintage iterations, offering a delicate handle and an excellent drape. Preserved in very good condition, the silk's structural integrity remains a testament to the durability of early 20th-century natural fibers.

The visual narrative is defined by a deep shade of regal purple, which serves as a saturated substrate for a continuous asa-no-ha (hemp leaf) pattern. This geometric motif is meticulously rendered through thousands of tiny, hand-tied resists in a palette of crisp white and a soft melonish pink. The asa-no-ha pattern is one of Japan's most celebrated talismans, traditionally symbolizing health and vigorous growth due to the hemp plant's resilience. The slight irregularities in the star-like points highlight the authentic hand-crafted nature of the piece, reflecting the era's mastery of repetitive geometric abstraction through traditional resist-dyeing.

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