This sheer silk hitoe ro kimono is immediately striking due to its bold, vertical stripes of lavender-purple and cream, a graphic quality reminiscent of the Art Deco movement.. The geometric structure provides a modern canvas for the hand-painted, traditional Japanese motifs that flow across the fabric.

The artistry lies in the delicate, hand-painted rendering of weeping willow branches and swimming carp. The willow, with its long, graceful fronds, is painted in a fluid, calligraphic style, creating a sense of gentle movement down the length of the kimono. In Japanese culture, the weeping willow symbolizes grace, resilience, and femininity. The carp, depicted in both red (higoi) and black (magoi), are rendered with fine detail, capturing the texture of their scales and their serene movement through the water suggested by the willow branches. Carp are powerful symbols in Japan, representing strength, perseverance, and good fortune, inspired by the legend of a carp swimming upstream to become a dragon. The combination of these motifs evokes a tranquil, waterside scene that is both visually pleasing and rich in cultural meaning. The use of sheer ro silk, a lightweight summer fabric, enhances the ethereal and elegant quality of the kimono, making the painted elements appear to float on the surface.

There are light smudges in several areas. Measuring 47 inches (119 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at 57 inches (145 cm) in height.