This striking rinzu silk kimono showcases large stenciled hollyhock leaf motifs against a sayagata-patterned rinzu (damask) background. Crafted from soft, high-quality silk, it measures approximately 51 inches (130 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 59 inches (150 cm) in height.

This artwork is featured on page 213 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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