This vibrant textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970) and represents a striking single panel from a vintage kimono. Measuring 13 inches by 45 inches (33 cm x 114.3 cm), the piece is crafted from premium rinzu silk, a figured damask favored for its soft, shimmery texture and exceptional drape. The background is a bright, energetic shade of red-orange, featuring a subtle woven fan pattern integrated into the fabric's structure.

The visual narrative is defined by a dense, all-over arrangement of bold hand-painted ume (plum blossoms). The blossoms are rendered in a sophisticated palette of golden yellow, medium forest green, and sage green, creating a rhythmic and organic floral field. In Japanese culture, the plum blossom is a scholarly symbol of perseverance and renewal, as it is the first flower to bloom while snow is still on the ground. The contrast between the warm citrus background and the cool green tones of the foliage exemplifies the adventurous color sensibilities of mid-century Japanese textile design.

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