This rayon kimono features bold vertical stripes in deep burgundy and black that create a rhythmic framework across the garment, reminiscent of Art Deco's emphasis on linear patterns and geometric structure, while delicate ume (plum) blossoms in cream and pale yellow float across these bands like scattered confetti. The silkscreened bamboo leaves, rendered in elegant blue-gray tones with precise linear detailing, cut dynamically across the striped ground, creating visual tension between the vertical structure and the organic diagonal movement of the bamboo stalks.
The symbolic pairing of bamboo and plum blossoms carries profound cultural significance, representing the complementary virtues of flexibility and resilience—bamboo bends without breaking under pressure while plum blossoms courageously bloom in winter's harsh conditions, making this combination particularly auspicious for personal strength and perseverance. The use of rayon, a modern synthetic fiber that became popular during this period, reflects Japan's embrace of industrial innovation while maintaining traditional aesthetic values. The sophisticated color palette of burgundy, black, cream, and blue-gray demonstrates the period's move toward more complex chromatic relationships, while the interplay between geometric structure and naturalistic motifs embodies the era's successful integration of Western modernist design principles with Japanese decorative traditions.
It measures 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 57 inches (145 cm) in height.