Base fabric: figured silk (rinzu) with a pine pattern

Size style: Naga-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 37 inches (94 cm) in height

Pine motifs crafted using both shibori and hand-painting distinguish this silk composition. The soft, muted background in shades of beige and light brown provides a calm and neutral canvas for the green and red pine motifs. The pines, depicted with a gradient effect from dark to light green, showcase a painting technique that creates depth and movement within the design. This approach is reminiscent of the Japanese Rinpa school, known for its decorative and stylized depictions of nature using bold colors and innovative techniques. The use of shibori for the red areas adds textured and intricate detail to the overall design. The hand-painted pines provide a soft, naturalistic contrast to the shibori work, creating a harmonious balance between texture and color. The bold, graphic quality of the motifs and their rhythmic repetition across the garment suggest an awareness of Art Deco sensibilities.

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