Chirimen Haori with Yuzen Peonies in Art Nouveau Style

This chirimen silk haori  features a sophisticated all-over design of scattered yuzen-dyed and painted peonies in shades of white, deep red-brown, and soft orange, their full blooms and layered petals rendered with fluid brushstrokes and accompanied by elegant blue-green leaves that create a sense of natural abundance and graceful asymmetry against the deep black ground. The technique combines the precise resist-dyeing of yuzen for sharp outlines with freehand painting for subtle shading and depth, enhanced by a single embroidered mon (family crest) that adds a touch of formal symbolism and personalization. This composition evokes the Art Nouveau movement through its organic, flowing floral forms and emphasis on natural beauty, while drawing from the Rimpa school's tradition of bold, decorative botanicals that celebrate seasonal splendor. Symbolically, peonies represent prosperity, good fortune, and feminine beauty in Japanese culture, often associated with wealth and honor, making this haori a wearable emblem of elegance and auspicious meaning in the era's blend of tradition and modernity.

Despite minor imperfections, it's in very good condition. The measurements are 49 inches (124.5 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 38 inches (96.5 cm) in height.

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