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This kimono displays a sophisticated ikat-inspired pattern executed through silk-screening technology, demonstrating how Japanese artisans were adapting industrial printing methods to achieve effects previously only possible through labor-intensive resist-dyeing techniques. The rich burgundy ground provides a luxurious foundation for the rhythmic pattern of white linear elements that create an optical sense of movement and depth across the textile's surface.
The design aesthetic strongly echoes the geometric abstraction and industrial influences that characterized Art Deco and early modernist movements of the 1930s, while maintaining a distinctly Japanese sensibility in its overall restraint and sophisticated color palette. The pattern's diagonal orientation and staggered repetition create a dynamic visual field that suggests both traditional Japanese textile patterns and the machine-age fascination with speed and movement. This alignment with international design trends reflects Japan's continued engagement with global artistic developments while adapting them to traditional garment forms.
The silk-screening technique itself represents a significant technological advancement in textile production, allowing for precise registration of complex patterns while maintaining the quality and hand-feel associated with luxury kimono fabrics. The subtle variations in the pattern's density and the slight irregularities in the linear elements suggest a careful balance between mechanical precision and artisanal sensitivity.
It measures 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 58 inches (147 cm) in height.