This silk kimono is crafted from "shima omeshi" (striped crepe) fabric, with strikingly broken stripes. An intriguing addition is a unique 5.5-inch section placed at the upper mid-back, enhancing the overall design. It measures approximately 51 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 62 inches in height, or about 130 centimeters by 157 centimeters.

This artwork is featured on page 332 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

The piece is also featured on page 45 of the July-August 2019 edition of Arts of Asia.

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