This striking textile originates from Japan’s early Showa period (1926–1940) and is a scholarly example of the bold, geometric experimentation that defined urban pre-war fashion. Measuring 14 inches by 54 inches (36 cm x 137 cm), the piece represents a complete panel from a disassembled kimono, preserved in excellent condition. It is crafted from meisen silk, a material celebrated for its crisp handle and the distinctive "blurred" edges of its patterns, achieved through the innovative kasuri (ikat) pre-dyeing technique.

The visual narrative is dominated by a rhythmic arrangement of oversized yagasuri (arrow feather) motifs set against a deep midnight-black field. Traditionally a symbol of steadfastness and focus, the arrow motif is reimagined here with a modernist flair, featuring gradients of soft lavender and warm apricot orange within the ivory feather forms. The slightly feathered, pixelated edges of the arrows—a hallmark of the meisen weaving process—add a sense of vibration and fluid energy to the architectural structure of the pattern. This juxtaposition of a classical talismanic symbol with an Art Deco color palette reflects the early Showa era's transition toward abstract, graphic design.

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