This vibrant hand-painted artwork is an original and distinctive creation from Japan, dating to the Mid-Showa period (1945–1965). Measuring 12 inches by 36 inches (30 cm x 91 cm), this piece was skillfully crafted by an artist in Kyoto’s renowned Nishijin district using paint on thick paper. The artwork remains in very good condition and served as the technical design inspiration for a high-end woven obi.

The composition is centered around two large, circular medallions, each containing a majestic rooster (ondori) with an elaborately curved tail. The roosters are rendered with bold, multi-colored plumage in shades of crimson, emerald green, violet, and golden ochre, their bodies coiled to fit the circular frame. These medallions are set against a luminous background featuring a delicate geometric lattice of diamond-shaped tiles. Each tile contains a fan-like or floral motif in a soft pastel palette of mint green, pale orange, and lavender, creating a sophisticated contrast between the vivid central figures and the subtle, rhythmic ground.

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