This silk haori displays silkscreened camellia motifs arranged across a rinzu base cloth with subtle surihaku gold-foil outlining. The composition presents large-scale camellia blossoms rendered in a rich burgundy and cream palette, with the flowers appearing to float across the fabric in an organic, naturalistic arrangement. The artistic treatment reflects influences from both traditional Japanese decorative arts and early 20th-century Art Nouveau sensibilities, particularly in the flowing, organic forms and the emphasis on natural botanical subjects.
The camellia motif carries deep cultural significance in Japanese aesthetics, symbolizing enduring love, devotion, and the ephemeral beauty of life - themes central to the concept of mono no aware. The flowers' layered petals are rendered with dimensional shading that creates depth and movement across the garment's surface, while the alternating light and dark tones suggest the interplay of shadow and light found in traditional Japanese woodblock prints. The rinzu base cloth adds textural richness through its subtle woven patterns, which complement rather than compete with the bold floral imagery. The restrained use of gold foil outlining enhances certain elements without overwhelming the composition, demonstrating the Japanese principle of elegant restraint.
It measures 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 38 inches (97 cm) tall.