This chirimen (crepe) silk kimono combines rinzu (damask) textures with vertical striping. Its intricate damask design comprises a minute and subtle interconnecting sayagata motif. It measures approximately 46 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 57 inches in height, or about 117 centimeters by 145 centimeters.

This artwork is featured on page 123 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

This kimono is also featured on page 94 of the Spring 2022 edition of Arts of Asia.

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