Base fabric: textured crepe (chirimen) in plain weave

Size style: Naga-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 49 inches (125 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 39 inches (99 cm) in height

Elegant fusion of Japanese textile artistry appears in this piece, featuring hollyhock leaf motifs and curling vines against a deep navy background. The design demonstrates a sophisticated interplay between freehand painting and weaving techniques that creates a multi-layered visual effect. The composition shows remarkable affinity with Art Nouveau's fascination with organic, flowing forms, though it emerges from an earlier Japanese design tradition. The color palette is particularly refined, with hollyhock leaves rendered in varying shades of burgundy, golden yellow, and spring green against the rich navy ground. The leaves are outlined with delicate white lines that add definition and luminosity to each form. The curling vines, executed in a silvery gray, create a rhythmic pattern of scrolling arabesques that weave throughout the composition, adding a sense of movement and sophisticated complexity to the design. The arrangement of elements shows the characteristic Japanese appreciation for asymmetrical balance, with the hollyhock leaves scattered in a seemingly random yet carefully orchestrated pattern. The way the design incorporates negative space through the deep navy background demonstrates the Japanese concept of "ma"(間), while the rhythmic placement of the scrolling vines creates a sense of continuous movement that is a hallmark of Art Nouveau design. The technical execution is particularly noteworthy, as it combines the fluid, organic qualities of painted elements with the precise, structural aspects of the woven patterns. This integration creates a sophisticated layering effect that adds both visual and textural depth to the garment.

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