This kimono, crafted from relatively thick silk, displays enormous and impressive woven hollyhock motifs. Measuring 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at 59 inches (150 cm) in height, its motifs hold significant historical and cultural significance in Japan.

The "aoi" (hollyhock) has been a prominent motif in Japanese artifacts for centuries, symbolizing the rulers of feudal Japan during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Tokugawa hollyhock crest adorned Edo Castle and held a strong association with the rulers. In the early 18th century, legislation was enacted to restrict the emblem's use, emphasizing its exclusive association with the rulers.

The hollyhock motif is deeply connected to the Shinto religion and notably linked to the prestigious Kamo Shrine in Kyoto. The revered Kamo Festival, also known as the "Hollyhock Festival" (Aoi Matsuri) in Japanese, maintains this symbolic connection. Families favoring the hollyhock emblem often did so out of respect for this shrine or the Tosho Shrine, also linked to the hollyhock.

This kimono likely belonged to a wealthy family aware of the historical prestige of the hollyhock motif, possibly from Kyoto, where the Hollyhock Festival is held. Its bold, colorful hollyhock motifs against an arabesque patterned background typify classic Taisho-period art, featuring oversized traditional motifs with a new color and graphic design.