This silk kimono is a sophisticated example of precision textile design, featuring an all-over, miniature repeating pattern. The design is organized into tight horizontal bands consisting of delicate cream-colored diamonds and stylized floral or geometric motifs set against a warm, earthy brown ground. This type of dense, rhythmic patterning, often achieved through meticulous weaving or stencil-dyeing techniques like edo-komon, creates a garment that appears as a solid, textured neutral from a distance but reveals incredible complexity upon closer inspection.
The composition reflects a refined aesthetic of understated elegance, highly valued in traditional Japanese menswear and formal daily wear. The use of small, repeating geometric elements suggests a sense of order and structural stability, while the warm palette of chocolate and ochre tones provides a timeless, versatile appeal. This piece represents a masterful balance between industrial-scale repetition and the artisanal attention to detail characteristic of mid-20th-century Japanese silk production.
It measures 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 56 inches (142 cm) tall.