This exuberant silk-screened girl's furisode displays a riot of autumnal blooms—magnificent peonies in shades of cream, gold, and coral—set against a rich purple ground and interspersed with delicate seasonal elements including red berries, chrysanthemums, and foliage that speak to the Japanese appreciation for nature's cyclical beauty. The composition reflects the influence of the Rinpa school's bold, decorative approach, with its emphasis on large-scale floral motifs and asymmetrical arrangements that create visual movement across the garment's surface.

The technical achievement of silk-screening allowed for the reproduction of complex, multi-colored designs with remarkable precision and vibrancy, making elaborate decorative kimono more accessible to the emerging middle class while maintaining the visual richness traditionally associated with hand-painted textiles. The detail image reveals the sophisticated gradation and dimensional quality achievable through this mechanical process, with the large peony rendered in subtle tonal variations that give it remarkable depth and naturalistic presence. The clustered berries and smaller floral elements demonstrate how silk-screening could capture fine details while maintaining the bold, graphic quality that characterizes this period's textile design.

This furisode exemplifies the optimistic, forward-looking spirit of Japan's modern age, when traditional crafts embraced new technologies to create garments that honored classical motifs while reflecting contemporary sensibilities. The abundant floral imagery—particularly the prominent peonies symbolizing honor, wealth, and feminine beauty—would have been especially appropriate for a young woman's formal kimono, worn during important celebrations and coming-of-age ceremonies.

Measurements:  33 inches (84 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at 38 inches (97 cm) in height