This radiant textile originates from Japan’s early Showa period (1930–1940) and is a scholarly example of the luxurious, high-sheen fabrics favored for formal pre-war attire. Measuring 15 inches by 74 inches (38 cm x 188 cm), this panel is crafted from premium rinzu (silk damask), which remains in excellent condition. The fabric is incredibly soft and lightweight, epitomizing the delicate yet substantial handle characteristic of high-status kimonos from this specific era.

The visual narrative is defined by a vibrant yellow background that has remained true and untainted by age. The rinzu technique utilized here is masterfully executed, featuring a background weave that artfully imitates hand-painted florals and leaves through varying directions of the silk fibers. This "self-patterned" design is further enhanced by atmospheric washes of deep purple and misty lavender that float across the yellow substrate like clouds. At the base of the panel, a delicate, dark-toned botanical spray provides a grounded focal point, reflecting the early 20th-century aesthetic of balancing expansive, luminous fields with precise, ink-like details.

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