This striking textile originates from Japan’s early to mid-Showa period (1930–1950) and is a scholarly example of the bold, painterly aesthetic achieved through pre-war weaving innovations. Measuring 14.5 inches by 60 inches (37 cm x 152 cm), the panel is crafted from high-quality meisen silk, which remains in excellent condition. Consistent with the meisen variety, the base fabric is characterized by a thinner, more crisp profile than formal damask, yet it possesses a wonderful drape and a soft, matte finish.

The visual narrative is set against a sophisticated taupe background, providing a neutral stage for a vertical composition of flowering sakura (cherry blossom) branches. These branches are rendered in an unusually bold palette for the motif, featuring deep purple, rich red, and vibrant magenta. The pattern is executed using the kasuri (ikat) technique, where the silk threads were resist-dyed prior to weaving; this creates the signature "blurred" edges that give the blossoms an impressionistic, vibrating quality. The dense, upward-reaching arrangement of the gnarled branches reflects the mid-century trend of reinterpreting classical spring symbols with a more graphic, modern energy.

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