The kimono  showcases bold, graphic bamboo motifs rendered through stenciling. The visual rhythm is defined by alternating vertical bands of bamboo stalks in shades of rust, ochre, violet, and indigo, set against a deep burgundy ground. Each stalk is overlaid with stylized bamboo leaves, whose tonal variation—ranging from pale celadon to icy blue and lavender—creates a vivid interplay between linear form and color gradient.

The bamboo motifs are not naturalistic but rather stylized and abstracted, with exaggerated diagonal hatching that emphasizes texture and contrast. This treatment aligns with the graphic tendencies seen in early 20th-century Japanese design, influenced by both Art Nouveau and the burgeoning sōsaku hanga (creative print) movement. The stencil technique, katazome, allows for this highly controlled yet dynamic repetition of form, enhancing the overall structural quality of the pattern.

The vertical orientation of the bamboo echoes the upright silhouette of the kimono itself, reinforcing the garment’s architectural presence. The composition’s balance of repetition and variation reflects a sophisticated modern aesthetic emerging during the Taishō era—a time when traditional Japanese motifs were being reinterpreted through the lens of modern design principles.

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The artpiece measures 48 inches (121.9 cm) in width and 54 inches (137.2 cm) in height.