This refined silk kimono panel originates from Japan and dates to the late 20th century (1975–2000). Measuring 13 inches by 45 inches (33 cm x 114 cm), the textile is crafted from a high-quality cream-colored silk with a subtle, self-patterned weave that provides a luminous foundation. The panel was likely extracted from a formal kimono such as a houmongi, representing the elegant and understated textile traditions of the Heisei era.
The visual narrative is concentrated at the lower portion of the panel, featuring a delicate arrangement of autumnal botanical motifs. These designs are rendered in a warm palette of terracotta, dusty rose, and muted sage green, accented with shimmering silver threads. The motifs include stylized maple leaves (momiji) and small blossoms, executed with a combination of fine weaving and embroidery that gives the pattern a slight three-dimensional relief. This "bottom-heavy" composition follows traditional Japanese design principles, utilizing the vast field of cream silk as yohaku (empty space) to evoke a sense of clarity and seasonal transition.