This breathtaking textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970) and is a scholarly example of the opulent, maximalist craftsmanship that defined high-status post-war formal wear. Measuring 14.5 inches by 71 inches (37 cm x 180 cm), the panel is preserved in mint condition and represents a significant length of high-status silk. The substrate is a premium silk dyed in a saturated, deep royal blue that provides a dramatic foundation for the intricate avian imagery. Despite the dense technical embellishments, the silk maintains a surprisingly soft texture and an excellent drape.

The visual narrative is dominated by an all-over composition of stylized kujaku (peacock) feathers. The feathers are rendered in a luminous palette of white, pale canary, and medium canary yellow, creating a radiant contrast against the dark blue ground. Almost every structural detail of the plumage is defined by metallic gold couching, a labor-intensive technique where heavy gold threads are laid on the surface and secured with silk stitches. The central "eyes" of the feathers are particularly sophisticated, featuring at least three distinct shades of gold to suggest three-dimensional depth and the iridescent shimmer characteristic of real peacock feathers.

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