This rinzu silk haori features an elegant design of scattered, oversized temari ball motifs on a warm terracotta-orange damask background, crafted through intricate shibori resist-dyeing techniques that lend a textured, hand-woven appearance to each spherical form. The temari are depicted with black net-like centers encircled by golden bands and adorned with radiating yellow petal-like elements, evoking a sense of playful abundance and geometric harmony that transforms the garment into a canvas of cultural whimsy. The shibori patterning enhances the rinzu's subtle sheen, creating depth and irregularity that highlights the era's blend of traditional craftsmanship with modernist abstraction. This piece subtly evokes Art Deco influences through its stylized repetition and bold color contrasts, where the circular forms simplify traditional embroidery motifs into graphic, luxurious icons. Symbolically, temari balls represent perfection, friendship, and good fortune in Japanese culture, often associated with New Year's celebrations or gifts, making this haori a wearable emblem of prosperity and artisanal legacy amid the period's rapid modernization.
Despite small stains on the sleeves, it remains in very good condition. Measuring 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, it stands at 35 inches (89 cm) in height.