This dounuki (under-kimono) features a sophisticated shibori tie-dye pattern across the main body, where deep rust-red geometric shapes appear to float against a cream-colored ground with radiating linear patterns emanating from each form.

The shibori technique used here creates a distinctive starburst or radiating effect around each tied resist area. The dark red-brown sections represent the bound areas that resisted the dye, while the lighter areas show where the dye penetrated the fabric in radiating patterns. This creates a dynamic sense of movement and energy across the surface, with each geometric shape appearing to pulse outward with linear rays.

The contrasting borders and lower section feature a precise checkerboard pattern in coordinating colors - rust red, cream, and  olive green. This geometric border creates a strong visual frame for the more organic shibori patterns, demonstrating the Japanese aesthetic principle of combining different pattern scales and types within a single garment.

As a dounuki, this garment would have been worn as an undergarment, with portions deliberately visible at the sleeves, hem, and collar when worn beneath an outer kimono. The slight padding would have provided warmth and helped create the desired silhouette. The bold patterns would have created sophisticated glimpses of color and design, adding layers of visual complexity to the overall ensemble while showcasing the wearer's refined taste in coordinating multiple textile techniques.

It boasts an unusual, distinct rinzu (damask) hakkake (lower inner lining). Its dimensions measure approximately 50 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 61 inches in height, or about 127 centimeters by 155 centimeters.