This striking textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1940–1970) and is a scholarly example of the bold, expressive style inherent to meisen silk. Measuring 13.5 inches by 54 inches (34 cm x 137 cm), the panel is in excellent condition, retaining the crisp, slightly stiff handle that defines this particular silk weave. The design is set against a natural, cream-colored ground, providing a clean foundation for the large-scale botanical patterns.

The visual narrative features an all-over composition of lilies, rendered with the characteristic blurred edges of the heiyō-kasuri (double ikat) technique. The blossoms are depicted in a vibrant palette of deep raspberry red and teal-blue, with the red petals containing delicate white stamen details. This graphic arrangement of overlapping flowers creates a rhythmic, swirling energy across the silk surface. Such bold, non-traditional color pairings were a hallmark of mid-century meisen, reflecting a period where Japanese textile artists embraced modern, more global design sensibilities while utilizing ancient ikat dyeing methods.

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