This prestigious textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970) and is a scholarly example of the intricate weaving techniques used to create high-relief decorative effects. Measuring 14 inches by 63 inches (36 cm x 160 cm), the panel is crafted from premium omeshi silk, a highly regarded variety known for its durability, excellent texture, and graceful drape. The silk remains in excellent condition, preserving the structural complexity of its woven motifs.

The visual narrative is set against a saturated true royal blue ground, featuring a dense, vertical profusion of botan (peonies). These blossoms are rendered in a sophisticated palette of gold, rusty orange, moss, mustard, and red tones. Notably, several of the peonies are executed in the urushi style, where the design is woven with specialized metallic threads in green and yellow hues. This technique creates a sparkling, multi-dimensional effect that catches the light with every movement, a luxurious detail characteristic of high-end omeshi production. The botan, known as the "King of Flowers," traditionally symbolizes nobility and wealth, and its presentation here with shimmering threads reflects the era's taste for opulent, yet classically grounded, formal attire.

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