This elegant textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1965) and serves as a scholarly example of the sophisticated layering of classical motifs over modern, geometric substrates. Measuring 13.5 inches by 66 inches (34 cm x 168 cm), this long panel is crafted from a medium-weight silk crepe dyed in a delightful hue resembling dusty melon or peach. The base fabric features an intriguing weave that enhances its allure, offering a soft texture, a noticeable sheen, and a fantastic drape. It remains in excellent condition.

The visual narrative features a complex composition of fuji (wisteria) blooms and kiku (chrysanthemum) motifs in shades of white, red, and golden yellow. These botanical elements are strategically layered over abstract, angular forms that resemble traditional playing cards or folded paper motifs. A prestigious highlight of the design is the inclusion of gold foil outlining, which adds a shimmering, high-status finish to the floral borders. This combination of the soft, feminine melon ground with the structured "card" motifs reflects the era's mastery of the kachō-ga (flower-and-bird) tradition reimagined for a modern, mid-century silhouette.

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