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This silk kimono has a striking composition that employs alternating vertical stripes of emerald green and pale yellow that create a rhythmic foundation reminiscent of Art Deco's geometric emphasis, while the silk-screened design technique demonstrates the period's embrace of mechanized production methods alongside traditional craftsmanship. The underlying rinzu damask fabric featuring the classical sayagata pattern—an ancient geometric motif of interlocking key-fret designs—provides a subtle textural foundation that speaks to the continuity of Japanese decorative traditions even as surface designs embraced contemporary innovations.
The tachibana (wild orange) blossoms scattered across the composition carry deep cultural significance as symbols of eternal youth and immortality, traditionally associated with the imperial court and featured prominently in classical literature such as the Tale of Genji. These stylized flowers, rendered in warm coral tones with distinctive dark centers and accompanied by delicate white blooms that likely represent plum or cherry blossoms, create a sophisticated interplay between the geometric stripe pattern and organic natural forms. The bamboo elements, depicted as graceful linear stalks with characteristic nodes, symbolize strength, flexibility, and rapid growth—qualities that resonated strongly with Japan's rapidly modernizing society during this transformative period.
The silk-screening process, which allowed for precise registration of multiple colors and sharp graphic definition, reflects the technological innovations that were revolutionizing textile production during this era. This technique enabled the crisp delineation of the floral motifs against the striped ground while maintaining the subtle complexity of the underlying damask pattern. The color palette of vivid emerald green, warm yellow, and coral red showcases the expanded chromatic possibilities offered by synthetic dyes, while the bold contrasts and simplified forms echo the graphic sensibilities found in contemporary poster art and textile designs influenced by European modernism.
It measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 59 inches (150 cm) in height.