This summer kimono features an intricate botanical design; the kinsha silk serves as a luminous canvas for a complex pattern of stylized plant and flower motifs, rendered through the meticulous katazome stenciling technique that allows for precise, repeating designs across the garment's surface.
The textile design demonstrates the Japanese concept of "scattered pattern" (chirashi), where botanical elements appear to float organically across the fabric in an asymmetrical yet balanced composition. The motifs include what appear to be chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, maple leaves, flowing grasses, and various seasonal flowering plants, all rendered in a palette dominated by deep purples, burgundy, forest green, and touches of coral against the pale sage ground. These botanical elements carry profound symbolic meaning in Japanese culture: chrysanthemums represent longevity and nobility, cherry blossoms embody the ephemeral nature of life, and maple leaves signify the passage of time and seasonal change.
The stylization of these natural forms reflects both the influence of the international Art Deco movement—with its emphasis on geometric abstraction and decorative flatness—and the enduring Japanese aesthetic tradition of nature worship and seasonal awareness. The undulating lines that connect various floral clusters create a sense of movement and flow that recalls both Art Nouveau's organic linearity and traditional Japanese concepts of natural rhythm.
Overall, it remains in very good condition, although there's a silk split on the upper collar. Measuring 47 inches (119 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, it stands at 61 inches (155 cm) in height.