This prestigious textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970) and is a scholarly example of the opulent, large-scale botanical designs used in high-status formal wear. The substrate is a premium rinzu (silk damask) dyed in a creamy off-white hue, offering a soft texture and a fabulous drape. The fabric serves as a lustrous foundation for a dramatic vertical arrangement of oversized botan (peony) blossoms.

The visual narrative is defined by the striking contrast between the neutral silk field and the vibrant floral palette of deep rust orange and crisp white. A defining technical highlight of this piece is the extensive use of metallic gold detailing, which includes sophisticated gold metallic thread couching. In this labor-intensive process, heavy gold threads are laid on the surface of the silk and secured with fine stitches, creating a raised, three-dimensional shimmer that defines the petals and centers of the peonies. Complemented by black and moss-green leaves featuring geometric lattice patterns, this composition reflects a mid-century mastery of blending traditional symbols of nobility with bold, radiant craftsmanship.

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