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This silk kimono presents a sophisticated interplay of traditional Japanese textile artistry and modernist design sensibilities. The garment features a striking pattern of vertical stripes in varying widths, alternating between deep black bands and textured golden-yellow stripes with intricate damask (rinzu) tulip motifs woven into the fabric.
The detail images reveal the remarkable detail of the textile's surface, where the golden stripes display a complex weave structure with subtle tulip patterns embedded within the silk damask. These delicate floral motifs create texture and visual interest while maintaining the overall linear composition. The contrast between the solid black stripes and the richly textured golden bands with their fine horizontal striations creates a rhythmic, almost musical quality to the design.
The restrained but rich color palette of gold, black, and subtle coral tones demonstrates the Japanese aesthetic principle of refined elegance through careful material selection and expert craftsmanship.
Its measurements are approximately 47 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 58 inches in height, or about 119 centimeters by 147 centimeters.