This striking textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970) and is a scholarly example of the bold, high-contrast botanical imagery used in post-war formal garments. Measuring 13 inches by 56 inches (34 cm x 142 cm), the panel remains in superb condition. The substrate is a specialized rinzu (silk damask) featuring a distinct basketweave pattern, dyed in a deep, regal purple. This particular silk is noted for being lighter in weight than typical rinzu, yet it maintains a remarkably soft texture and an excellent drape.

The visual narrative is a vertical, rhythmic celebration of the "Three Friends of Winter" motif, focusing here on take (bamboo) and ume (plum) blossoms. The bamboo leaves are rendered in a vibrant, slightly greenish-golden yellow and cactus green, creating a luminous effect against the dark purple field. Delicate clusters of plum blossoms in a dusty grey-lavender provide a soft, tonal counterpoint to the sharp, architectural lines of the bamboo. The use of high-chroma greens and yellows against a deep violet ground reflects the mid-century's penchant for revitalizing classical symbols with a fresh, energetic color theory.

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