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This haori presents large-scale Japanese maple leaves (momiji), rendered with a dramatic sense of scale and color that reflects both the influence of Art Deco's emphasis on oversized decorative elements and the period's fascination with tropical and exotic botanical imagery popularized by Art Moderne. The leaves themselves carry profound symbolic weight in Japanese culture, representing the beauty of seasonal change, the passage of time, and the contemplative appreciation of autumn's fleeting splendor, yet here they are presented with an almost tropical exuberance that suggests the era's cosmopolitan outlook and departure from subtle traditional aesthetics.
The color palette demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of modern chromatic theory, with the interplay of warm oranges and russets against cool blue-greens creating a dynamic visual tension characteristic of contemporary design movements. The use of rayon fabric represents the period's embrace of synthetic materials and industrial innovation, while the silkscreening technique allows for the crisp, saturated colors and precise registration that give the design its modern graphic quality.
It measures 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 35 inches (89 cm) in height.