This boy's silk kimono is a whimsical and charming example of mid-century children’s textile art, featuring a playful narrative of anthropomorphic sparrows. The sparrows are depicted in various "amusing" poses, dressed in their own miniature kimonos with colorful patterns like checkers and floral motifs. These bird figures are scattered across a cream-colored ground, which is bisected by bold horizontal bands of deep indigo blue filled with a dense, serrated leaf or grass pattern.

The sparrow (suzume) is a traditional Japanese symbol of loyalty and friendship, often associated with harvest and the simple joys of everyday life. By dressing the birds in human attire, the design creates a lighthearted, storybook quality typical of boys' clothing from the early to mid-Showa era. The high-contrast palette of indigo and cream, accented by the soft greens, oranges, and purples of the sparrows' garments, creates a dynamic visual rhythm that is both traditional and modern in its graphic execution.

It's in very good condition, measuring 31 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end by 31 inches in height (79 cm by 79 cm).