This elegant textile originates from Japan’s Taisho period (1912–1926), an era celebrated for its romantic and liberal aesthetic transitions. Measuring 13.75 inches by 55 inches (35 cm x 140 cm), the panel is crafted from a medium-weight crepe silk (chirimen) that provides a distinctively pebbled texture and a graceful, substantial drape. The silk is dyed in a vibrant shade of medium blue, serving as a saturated backdrop for the botanical composition.

The visual narrative features striking mulberry leaves, rendered in a combination of crisp white and creamy yellow. These leaves are meticulously outlined, with evidence of historical gold detailing that has softened and faded over the decades, lending the piece a dignified, antique patina. In Japanese culture, the mulberry tree is deeply significant as the primary food source for silkworms, making this motif a poetic tribute to the very medium of the textile itself. While the fabric remains in good condition with a wonderful hand, it bears a narrow dark stain that reflects its history as a used vintage garment.

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