This striking textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970) and is a scholarly example of the bold, high-contrast botanical imagery used in post-war formal garments. Measuring 13.25 inches by 57 inches (34 cm x 145 cm), the panel remains in excellent condition. The substrate is a specialized rinzu (silk damask) featuring a distinct basketweave pattern, dyed in a deep, regal purple. This particular silk is slightly lighter in weight than standard rinzu but retains the characteristic soft, shiny texture and excellent drape associated with premium kimono fabrics.

The visual narrative is a vertical, rhythmic celebration of the "Three Friends of Winter" motif, focusing here on take (bamboo) and ume (plum) blossoms. The bamboo leaves are rendered in a vibrant, slightly greenish-golden yellow and cactus green, creating a luminous effect against the dark purple field. Delicate clusters of plum blossoms in a dusty grey-lavender provide a soft, tonal counterpoint to the sharp, architectural lines of the bamboo. The use of high-chroma greens and yellows against a deep violet ground reflects the mid-century's penchant for revitalizing classical symbols with a fresh, energetic color theory.

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