The kimono features a bold floral composition rendered in a stylized yet naturalistic manner. Large magnolia-like blossoms in earthy browns and soft chartreuse dominate the surface, creating a rhythmic interplay across the deep, shadowed background. The flowers are outlined with precision and shaded to suggest depth, while the background’s subtle gradations evoke a misty, atmospheric effect. This balance between flatness and dimensionality reflects the influence of Nihonga aesthetics combined with modern printing techniques.

The silk-screen method allowed for clear contour lines and layered tones. The asymmetrical yet balanced arrangement of motifs, combined with the bold scale of the florals, gives the garment a sense of dynamism that aligns with early 20th-century avant-garde sensibilities.

Symbolically, magnolia and similar large blossoms represent nobility, renewal, and the fleeting beauty of nature—values resonant with Japanese seasonal aesthetics. Their placement on a dark ground enhances their luminous quality, suggesting themes of resilience and vitality amid transience. This synthesis of traditional symbolism with contemporary visual language situates the kimono within the broader context of modernist experimentation in Japanese decorative arts.

Measurements: 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 55 inches (140 cm) in height.

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