This radiant textile originates from Japan’s late Showa period (1950–1980) and is a scholarly example of the refined, painterly botanical designs used for high-status seasonal attire. Measuring an impressive 14 inches by 86 inches (36 cm x 218 cm), the piece represents a complete panel from a disassembled kimono, preserved in excellent condition with its original assembly threads meticulously removed. Crafted from premium silk, the substrate exhibits a slight glossiness that catches the light, offering a soft tactile quality and a beautiful, fluid drape.

The visual narrative is set against a very pale creamy yellow background, which serves as a luminous canvas for scattered momiji (maple leaf) motifs. These leaves are executed in a vibrant watercolor style, featuring rich gradients of jewel tones including emerald green, deep crimson, golden amber, and sapphire blue. The composition utilizes a sophisticated fubuki or "drifting" aesthetic, where the leaves appear to float effortlessly across a misty field of soft pastel blue and pink clouds. This masterful use of negative space and color bleeding reflects the mid-to-late century's move toward impressionistic interpretations of autumn, celebrating the transient beauty of changing foliage.

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