This delicate textile originates from Japan’s late Showa period (1950–1970) and is a scholarly example of the refined, multi-technique layering used in high-quality feminine attire. The piece is crafted from premium rinzu (silk damask), featuring a subtle all-over woven pattern that lends a rhythmic structural depth to the substrate. This ivory silk is soft to the touch and possesses a graceful, elegant drape. Representing a complete panel from a disassembled kimono, the textile serves as a physical record of mid-century celebratory aesthetics.

The visual narrative is defined by bold, saturated shibori (resist-dyeing) patches in deep rust red, plum purple, and forest green. These textured color clouds are adorned with tiny white resist-dyed floral accents, creating a sharp contrast against the vibrant pigments. Interspersed between these graphic blocks are delicate, hand-painted watercolor ume (plum) blossoms rendered in soft pink and teal. The plum blossom is a classical symbol of resilience and the arrival of spring, and its painterly execution here provides a soft, atmospheric balance to the heavy, textured shibori elements.

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