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This kurotomesode represents showcases the sophisticated yuzen painting technique against a dramatic black silk ground. The primary motif features an elegant arrangement of bamboo stalks rendered in varying shades of green, from pale mint to deep forest tones, with some stalks depicted in warm coral-pink hues that create visual rhythm across the garment's lower portion. The bamboo leaves are intricately detailed with fine linear patterns and delicate floral or geometric designs that suggest influences from both traditional Japanese decorative arts and the emerging modern design sensibilities of the Taisho and early Showa periods.
The symbolic significance of bamboo in Japanese culture—representing resilience, flexibility, and perpetual growth—makes it a particularly auspicious choice for formal women's attire. The artistic execution demonstrates the influence of the Rinpa school's naturalistic yet stylized approach to botanical subjects, while the bold contrast between the black background and the vibrant, metallic-accented motifs reflects the period's embrace of dramatic visual impact. The closeup images reveal the sophisticated use of surihaku gold-foil technique, where delicate metallic outlines define floral elements including what appears to be chrysanthemums and other seasonal blooms in rich purples, corals, and blues.
Its measurements are 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at a height of 63 inches (160 cm).