Taupe Silk Kimono: Silkscreened Mountain & Autumn Landscape

This silkscreened silk kimono is a poetic example of mid-century landscape design, featuring a serene and rhythmic composition. The garment is crafted from a light taupe or dusty-rose silk ground with a fine vertical pinstripe weave that provides a structured, architectural foundation. Overlaid on this neutral field is a repeating landscape of mist-shrouded mountains and autumnal foliage, rendered through precise silkscreening.

The mountain peaks are depicted with sharp, minimalist linework, while the clusters of maple leaves and forest growth are presented in vibrant terracotta-red and deep charcoal-brown. The distribution of these motifs—appearing to "float" across the surface in asymmetrical clusters—suggests a vast, open wilderness and reflects the Japanese aesthetic of ma (spatial interval). A flash of vibrant turquoise lining at the sleeve edges provides a modern, high-contrast surprise against the muted exterior palette.

Its striking red and blue inner lining creates a captivating contrast. The kimono is in excellent condition and measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, standing at a height of 63 inches (160 cm).