This elegant textile originates from Japan’s late Showa period (1950–1980) and is a scholarly example of the sophisticated use of layered woven and dyed patterns. Measuring 13.75 inches by 62 inches (35 cm x 157 cm), the piece represents a complete panel from a disassembled kimono, preserved in good condition with the standard patina expected of its age. Crafted from a thinner silk crepe, the fabric possesses a refined structural body and an elegant, fluid drape.

The visual narrative is set against a deep, dark blue base that features a subtle, monochromatic woven bamboo pattern, providing a secondary layer of geometric texture to the substrate. Adorning this nocturnal field are delicate floral card motifs—reminiscent of traditional karuta or poetry cards—rendered in a palette of off-white, grey, soft pink, yellow, and dark blue. These rectangular frames contain miniaturized botanical sketches, creating a rhythmic and intellectual composition that reflects the era's mastery of combining classical literary symbols with modern, high-contrast color-blocking.

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