This exquisite textile originates from the Taisho period (1912–1926) and is a scholarly example of the bold, oversized botanical motifs that defined the pre-war era's romantic aesthetic. Measuring 13.5 inches by 64 inches (34 cm x 163 cm), the piece represents a complete panel from a disassembled kimono, preserved in excellent condition. The substrate is a premium rinzu (silk damask), which provides a lustrous, tonal background weave that adds structural depth to the delicate pink ground.
The visual narrative is dominated by large-scale kiku (chrysanthemum) blossoms and scrolling vines executed in the shibori (resist-dyeing) technique. The chrysanthemums feature cream-colored petals with deep burgundy centers, while the connecting vines and leaves are rendered in a vibrant forest green. The use of shibori creates a characteristically soft, blurred edge to the patterns, lending a tactile, "pebbled" texture to the fabric's surface. As a symbol of the Imperial House and a signifier of longevity and rejuvenation, the chrysanthemum is a classical motif, here reimagined with the energetic scale and color sensibilities characteristic of the early 20th century.