This silk miyamairi kimono presents an intimate scene of two tsuru (cranes) amid ancient pines, rendered through yūzen-dyeing and painting with metallic couching outlines adding refined dimensional accents. The unusually warm deep olive-brown ground—rather than conventional black—lends this garment distinctive sophistication.

The paired cranes occupy the composition's heart: one stands tall with wings partially spread, displaying the elegant white plumage and black wing feathers characteristic of the red-crowned crane, while its companion bends gracefully downward in a tender, attentive pose. This interaction suggests the intimate bond between mated cranes, who famously partner for life. Their distinctive red crown patches and long elegant necks are carefully rendered with naturalistic precision.

Surrounding the birds, magnificent matsu (pine) branches spread their characteristic radiating needle clusters in deep green, olive, and blue-gray tones, creating a setting of timeless dignity. The composition flows through three zones: olive-brown at shoulders and hem frames a cream central passage, with kasumi (mist) edges creating soft, scalloped transitions. Small birds in teal and green fly in the distant sky, adding spatial depth.

The combination of paired cranes—symbolizing longevity, fidelity, and good fortune—with evergreen pine expressing endurance creates supremely auspicious imagery for this ceremony placing the newborn under divine protection.

Despite minor imperfections, it remains in very good condition, measuring 33 inches (84 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 38 inches (97 cm) in height.

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