This silk kimono  uses the traditional shibori (tie-dye) technique on tsumugi silk. The garment displays a sophisticated interplay of pattern and color that reflects both traditional Japanese aesthetics and the modernist sensibilities of the early 20th century.

The design consists of vertical stripes alternating between two distinct motifs: bold, organic circular and oval shapes in vibrant blue, pale green, and cream against a rich burgundy background, contrasted with geometric bands featuring small diamond or square patterns. This juxtaposition of organic and geometric elements is characteristic of the Art Deco movement, which was influential during this period and often incorporated both natural forms and modernist geometric abstraction.

The shibori technique creates the characteristic soft, feathered edges of the colored shapes, giving them an almost impressionistic quality where the dyes have been resist-dyed to create these striking forms. The use of tsumugi silk, a type of pongee silk with a slightly irregular texture, adds depth and richness to the overall composition.

The color palette - deep burgundy red as the dominant ground with accents of ultramarine blue, sage green, and cream - demonstrates the Japanese aesthetic principle of wabi-sabi in its subtle imperfections and natural variations, while the bold graphic quality of the design reflects the influence of Western modernist movements that were being absorbed into Japanese decorative arts during the Taisho and early Showa periods.

Measuring 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing 55 inches (140 cm) tall, it features an upper inner lining made of cotton. There exists a light 4cm stain at the back and several discreet repairs.