This vibrant textile originates from Japan’s early Showa period (1930–1940) and is a scholarly example of the bold, graphic sensibilities that defined pre-war urban fashion. Measuring 14 inches by 60 inches (36 cm x 152 cm), the piece is a complete panel from a disassembled kimono, preserved in excellent condition. It is crafted from a robust meisen silk, characterized by a heavier weight and a slightly crisp texture that provides a structured handle. The substrate is dyed in a soft dusty rose pink, serving as a warm foundation for the high-contrast decorative elements.

The visual narrative is defined by a striking kasuri (ikat) dyed design that balances geometric precision with organic botanical forms. Thick, vertical columns of deep magenta-red pixels create a rhythmic, ladder-like framework across the panel. Set against this geometric structure are large, expressive floral blossoms rendered in a dark, charcoal-grey or plum tone, with select flowers highlighted in a saturated raspberry red. This juxtaposition of a soft pink ground with bold, dark graphics and primary red accents reflects the era's fascination with reimagining classical floral motifs through a modernist, Art Deco-influenced lens.

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