This radiant textile originates from Japan’s late Showa period (1950–1980) and serves as a fascinating scholarly example of the intersection between industrial production and traditional luxury. Measuring 14.75 inches by 53 inches (37 cm x 135 cm), the piece represents a complete panel from a disassembled kimono and is preserved in excellent condition. Crafted from a high-quality silk with a shimmery rusty orange hue, the fabric offers a wonderfully graceful drape and a luminous surface that catches the light with every movement.

The visual narrative is defined by a central abstract floral motif that utilizes heavy gold metallic highlights to achieve a dense, brocade-like appearance. This gilded area features intricate scrolling patterns and botanical silhouettes in shades of bronze and muted gold. A unique and authentic feature of this specific panel is the presence of intentional black markings along the edges of the primary motif. These are historical measuring lines, likely placed by the original kimono makers or the fabric manufacturer to guide the precise alignment of the pattern during the garment's construction—a rare physical record of the tailoring process.

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