This intriguing textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970) and serves as a scholarly example of the traditional "recycling" and re-dyeing practices common in post-war history. Measuring 13.5 inches by 50 inches (34 cm x 127 cm), the panel is crafted from a lovely silk that resembles orange crepe, providing a subtle grain and a refined textural quality. Historically, when new kimonos were prohibitively expensive, existing garments were unstitched and re-dyed to extend their life; this specific fabric bears the shadowy outlines of a new pattern on its reverse side, a physical record of the dyer's preparation process. Despite this unique characteristic, the silk remains in very good condition.

The visual narrative is set against a warm orange ground adorned with multi-colored floral motifs, including stylized blossoms and fan-shaped botanical arrangements. These patterns are rendered in a diverse palette of deep red, forest green, and mustard yellow, accented with ivory. The ground fabric is further enriched by a subtle, all-over pattern of small dots in a slightly lighter tone, creating a sense of depth and vibration across the surface. This combination of traditional floral symbols with the visible evidence of the dyer's ingenuity reflects a period where the beauty of the silk was preserved and reinvented through resourceful craftsmanship.

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