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This meisen omeshi kimono features a bold checkerboard pattern in deep teal and rust-red alternating blocks, each densely filled with small star motifs that create a shimmering, almost pointillistic effect across the surface. Large, luminous peonies are strategically placed within circular medallions that interrupt the geometric grid, creating a dynamic tension between the structured background and the organic floral forms.
The aesthetic reflects the period's fascination with modernist design principles, particularly the influence of Art Deco and Western geometric patterns that were being enthusiastically adapted into Japanese decorative arts. The detail images reveal the sophisticated technical execution, with the peonies rendered in subtle gradations of cream and yellow, their petals showing the characteristic meisen technique of achieved through precise resist-dyeing that creates soft, naturalistic modeling within the more geometric framework. Symbolically, the peony represents honor, wealth, and feminine beauty in Japanese culture, making this an auspicious choice for formal wear. The integration of horizontal metallic thread inserts adds a luxurious gleam that would have been particularly striking under artificial lighting, reflecting the period's embrace of modern urban nightlife and social occasions that called for glamorous, contemporary kimono designs that bridged traditional craftsmanship with Jazz Age sensibilities.
The kimono measures 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 57 inches (145 cm) in height.