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This chirimen silk kimono features a dynamic composition of stylized lilies rendered in bold yellows, whites, and soft coral tones against flowing green foliage, all set upon a dark navy background. The design demonstrates the influence of mid-20th century graphic design sensibilities, with its strong contrast, simplified forms, and rhythmic pattern repetition that echoes both Art Nouveau's organic curves and the emerging Pop Art movement's bold color palette.
The lily motif carries deep symbolic significance in Japanese culture, representing purity, renewal, and the transient beauty of life—themes central to Buddhist and Shinto philosophy. In this particular rendering, the lilies appear to dance across the fabric in an all-over pattern that suggests both natural growth and artistic abstraction. The silkscreen technique allows for crisp, clean lines and saturated colors that give the design a contemporary graphic quality, while the painted gold accents add traditional luxury and luminosity that would catch light beautifully when worn.
The artistic treatment reflects the embrace of Western design influences while maintaining distinctly Japanese aesthetic principles. The way the flowers and leaves interweave creates a sense of movement and depth that transforms the kimono into a wearable canvas, embodying the period's experimental spirit in fashion and textile arts. The heavier chirimen silk construction, intended for winter wear, provides an ideal foundation for this rich, layered design.
Its measurements stand at approximately 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 62 inches (157 cm) in height.