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This sheer hitoe silk summer kimono presents a striking modernist interpretation of floral motifs through sophisticated shibori resist-dyeing techniques, creating an abstract composition that bridges traditional Japanese textile arts with early 20th-century design sensibilities. The garment features large-scale floral forms in alternating purple and cream tones scattered across a deep brown ground, each motif defined by radiating linear elements that suggest both the geometric structure of flowers and the abstract symbolism emerging in contemporary art movements. The vertical metallic-foil-thread inserts add subtle luminous accents that enhance the garment's refined elegance while maintaining the lightweight, breathable quality essential for summer wear.
The aesthetic strongly reflects the influence of international modernist movements that were gaining prominence during the Taisho period, particularly the abstract tendencies found in Art Nouveau's later phases and early Art Deco design. The bold simplification of natural forms into geometric abstractions demonstrates a departure from traditional Japanese textile design, where floral motifs typically retained more naturalistic characteristics. The large scale of the motifs and their seemingly random distribution across the garment surface creates a dynamic, almost textile-as-canvas approach that anticipates mid-century modern design principles.
Its measurements are about 49 inches (124.5 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 61 inches (154.9 cm) in height.