This opulent textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970), a time when traditional formal-wear textiles favored a blend of rich embroidery and luminous damask weaves. Measuring 14.5 inches by 41 inches (37 cm x 104 cm), the panel is crafted from high-gloss rinzu silk in a classic creamy ivory shade. The base fabric features a subtle, woven-in geometric pattern characteristic of quality jacquard silk, providing a shimmering foundation for the surface decorations. While the embroidery remains in pristine condition, the ivory ground shows a light patina of age spotting and some minor fading at the seam lines, which confirms its mid-century vintage.

The visual narrative is a dense, festive arrangement of large-scale florals, primarily focusing on peonies and plum blossoms. These are rendered in a sophisticated palette of bright sage greens, dusky purples, and burnt pinky-reds, accented with hand-applied dusty pink embroidery. To elevate the luxury of the piece, the motifs are highlighted with metallic gold and silver accents, as well as gold thread couching that follows the graceful curves of a traditional mizu (water) or shippo motif at the top. The composition is anchored by a diagonal band of red fretwork pattern, which provides a graphic contrast to the soft, organic lines of the flowers.

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