This  kinsha silk kimono's design demonstrates masterful restraint through its alternating tan and ivory vertical stripes, which create a sophisticated foundation enhanced by delicate rinzu damask horizontal accents. The cross-hatched stenciled motifs add textural complexity without overwhelming the composition's elegant simplicity. This interplay between vertical and horizontal elements reflects the Japanese aesthetic principle of controlled tension and balance.

The lower portion features a particularly refined artistic treatment, where autumn motifs of kiku (chrysanthemums) and kaede (maple leaves) are arranged on simulated shikishi (square poetry papers). These elements are rendered using faux-shibori techniques that create the visual impression of tie-dyed patterns without the actual resist-dyeing process. This approach demonstrates the period's technical innovation while maintaining classical seasonal symbolism.

The overall design philosophy echoes the emerging Mingei (folk craft) movement's appreciation for understated beauty, though predating it by several decades. The muted earth-toned palette and geometric precision also anticipate aspects of the later Japanese modernist aesthetic. The kimono's sophisticated use of negative space and subtle pattern relationships reflects the mature development of Japanese textile arts during this pivotal period, when traditional techniques were being refined to their highest expression while Japan engaged increasingly with international artistic currents.

The upper inner lining is hand-spun and woven. There's a subtle red stain on the front shoulder. Its dimensions are 49" from sleeve-end to sleeve-end x 58" height (124.5 x 147.3 cm).