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This kurotomesode displays an elegant example of yuzen painting technique on silk, featuring delicate floral motifs that embody the refined aesthetic sensibilities of early 20th century Japanese textile art. The design showcases gracefully curving vine-like stems that flow organically across the lower portion of the garment, adorned with stylized flowers rendered in subtle gradations of silver and gray against the deep black silk ground.
The artistic treatment reflects the influence of naturalistic design movements that were prevalent during the Taisho period, showing a departure from more rigid geometric patterns toward flowing, organic forms that suggest the Art Nouveau movement's impact on Japanese decorative arts. The yuzen technique allows for painterly effects with soft color transitions and delicate line work that creates an almost ethereal quality to the floral elements. The asymmetrical placement of the design, concentrated on the lower hem area, follows traditional Japanese aesthetic principles of space and balance, where empty areas are as important as decorated ones, creating a sophisticated interplay between the lustrous black silk and the subtle metallic accents of the painted flowers.
It measures 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 59 inches (150 cm) tall.