This compelling textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970) and is a scholarly example of the refined, earth-toned botanical fusions favored in post-war textile design. Measuring 14 inches by 60 inches (36 cm x 152 cm), the panel is crafted from high-quality meisen silk. Characteristic of the meisen variety, the fabric is a thinner, slightly crisp, and delicate silk that offers a pleasant drape and a smooth surface. While in very good condition overall, the piece maintains its historical integrity with only a few tiny tears along the outer seam edges.

The visual narrative is set against a structured ground featuring a vertical stripe of tan with darker brown accents, providing an architectural backdrop for the floral composition. It features bright kiku (chrysanthemum) motifs rendered in a vibrant rust orange and ivory, accented by tasteful olive-toned leaves. The design is executed using the kasuri (ikat) technique, which imparts the signature feathered edges to the petals and foliage, giving the organic forms a sense of depth and movement against the linear background. This combination of a geometric striped substrate with large-scale seasonal blossoms reflects the mid-century move toward sophisticated, modernized interpretations of classical Japanese motifs.

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