This fine boy's kimono presents a festive celebration of childhood through silk-screened imagery, combining traditional auspicious objects with bold graphic patterning. Against a vibrant royal purple ground, dramatic zigzag bands in cream with plaid detailing create dynamic horizontal movement across the garment.
Throughout this energetic framework, an abundance of celebratory objects associated with boys' festivals and childhood happiness scatter joyously. Taiko drums bearing the mitsudomoe (triple comma) symbol appear repeatedly—this spiral motif associated with Shinto shrines and the god of war Hachiman carries protective power. Gosho-guruma (court carriages) with their distinctive wheels suggest nobility and refinement, while stylized matsu (pine) add longevity symbolism.
Various traditional toys fill the composition: spinning tops, decorative balls, and other playthings associated with childhood celebration. Ornate tassels, decorative cords, and colorful streamers add festive movement. The imagery connects to Tango no Sekku (Boys' Day, now Children's Day), when families display objects celebrating masculine virtues and wishing health and success for sons.
The bold color scheme—purple traditionally associated with nobility and spirituality, combined with cream, red, green, gold, and blue accents—creates maximum visual impact appropriate for celebratory occasions. This garment would have been worn for festivals or special events marking joyful moments in a young boy's life, its exuberant imagery expressing hopes for happiness, prosperity, and good fortune.
The kimono measures approximately 38 inches (97 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands 40 inches (102 cm) in height.