This distinctive textile originates from Japan’s Taisho period (1912–1926), an era celebrated for its romanticism and the bold integration of Western avant-garde styles with traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Measuring 13.5 inches by 56 inches (34 cm x 142 cm), this silk panel is a scholarly example of the experimental dyeing and weaving techniques that flourished during this transformative decade. The piece remains in good condition, with some age-related surface dirt factored into its pricing, which adds a layer of authentic patina to its century-old history.

The visual narrative is divided into two striking vertical sections that reflect the era's fascination with geometric abstraction. One half of the panel features a warm, golden-ochre ground adorned with stylized, sharp-edged leaf or grass motifs in shades of burnt orange, cream, and deep indigo. The adjacent half showcases a rigorous brown and tan checkerboard pattern, a modern interpretation of the classical ichimatsu motif. A fascinating technical detail of this specific piece is that the geometric patterns partially peek through from the reverse side, suggesting a sophisticated dyeing process where pigments have saturated the silk fibers to create a nearly double-sided effect.

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