This dark pink rinzu silk juban (under-kimono) is an elegant example of mid-century layering, designed with both texture and symbolic depth. The garment is crafted from a saturated pink silk damask, featuring an all-over woven pattern of flowing ribbons and lush botanical arrangements. This intricate rinzu technique creates a tonal play of light, where the matte and lustrous surfaces of the silk interact to reveal the shifting motifs as the wearer moves.

The woven design focuses on large, stylized floral bundles, including chrysanthemums (kiku) and peonies (botan), which are traditionally associated with longevity, nobility, and feminine beauty. These organic forms are unified by long, fluid ribbons that wind vertically through the composition, suggesting celebratory gift-giving and the continuity of life's happy moments. As a juban, this piece would have provided a hidden layer of luxury, with only the collar visible beneath a formal kimono, embodying the Japanese aesthetic of iki—a refined and understated elegance.

Measuring 43 inches (109 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at 44 inches (112 cm) in height.

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