This silk miyamairi kimono for a child's first Shinto shrine visit displays a sophisticated composition that showcases multiple artistic techniques in harmonious combination. The garment divides dramatically into zones: solid black silk at top and bottom, with a cream-white horizontal band across the chest and sleeves. The boundaries between these areas feature stylized kasumi (mist) edges with their characteristic scalloped, cloud-like forms, creating the effect of pictorial imagery emerging from darkness.

Within the pale central band, scattered sensu (folding fans) float alongside gently meandering ryusui (flowing water) streams rendered in soft blue-green tones. Each fan displays different landscape vignettes executed in delicate sumi-e (ink painting) style—miniature scenes featuring mountains, trees, and natural elements that recall classical Japanese painting traditions. The refined linework and subtle washes demonstrate skilled brushwork, while yūzen-dyeing techniques provide color areas and the overall compositional structure. Embroidered couching adds dimensional highlights to select details.

Fans symbolize expanding fortune and the unfolding of life's possibilities—particularly meaningful imagery for a newborn's ceremonial presentation to the guardian deity. The combination of multiple fans, each containing auspicious landscape imagery, multiplies these good wishes while showcasing artistic virtuosity.

Measuring 37 inches (94 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at 41 inches (104 cm) in height.

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