This striking  chirimen silk kimono exemplifies the era's bold embrace of geometric abstraction and modernized production techniques that transformed traditional Japanese textile arts. The garment features an all-over pattern of radiating star-like motifs rendered in warm earth tones - coral, amber, sage green, and cream - against a deep brown ground, created through precise silkscreen printing that allows for the crisp definition of each eight-pointed star formation. The occasional insertion of vertical gold threads adds luxurious dimensionality and catches light as the crepe silk's characteristic textured surface moves, creating subtle shifts in luminosity across the geometric field.

The artistic sensibility reflects a fascinating convergence of traditional Japanese aesthetic principles with modernist design trends that were emerging internationally during the 1910s and 1920s. While the motifs appear to be stylized interpretations of chrysanthemum or other radial flower forms - maintaining connection to Japan's rich tradition of floral symbolism representing longevity and nobility - their treatment is decidedly contemporary, echoing the geometric abstraction found in Art Deco and early modernist movements. The synthesis of traditional motifs, modern production methods, and international design influences captures the dynamic cultural transformation of Taishō Japan, where ancient craft traditions evolved to embrace contemporary aesthetic possibilities while maintaining their essential Japanese character.

Measuring 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, it stands at 57 inches (145 cm) in height.

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