This striking textile originates from Japan’s early Showa period (1930–1940) and is a scholarly example of the bold, graphic sensibilities that defined meisen silk production in the pre-war era. Measuring 14.25 inches by 58 inches (36 cm x 147 cm), the panel is in excellent condition and possesses the distinctive subtle crispness characteristic of high-quality meisen. The composition is set against a saturated, deep crimson-red ground, providing a vibrant stage for its oversized geometric motifs.

The visual narrative features a rhythmic, staggered arrangement of white igata (well-curb) symbols. These hashtag-like motifs are rendered with the signature "blurred" edges of the kasuri (ikat) technique, where the silk threads were resist-dyed before weaving to create a soft, painterly vibration at the boundaries of the pattern. While the igata is one of Japan's most ancient and "straightforward" folk-art patterns, its dramatic scale and high-contrast color palette in this piece reflect the early Showa trend of reimagining traditional country motifs for the fashionable, urban "Modern Girl" aesthetic.

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