This silk kimono features an all-over pattern of sasa (bamboo grass) rendered through silkscreen printing techniques, a relatively new technology that allowed for the mass production of complex designs while maintaining visual sophistication. The composition displays scattered bamboo clusters in varying scales against a rich burgundy ground, with some leaves treated with faux shibori effects that mimic the traditional tie-dye technique through printing methods. Occasional metallic thread inserts add luminous accents throughout the design, creating subtle sparkle that enhances the textile's luxury appeal while demonstrating the period's embrace of new materials and decorative possibilities.

The artistic treatment reflects the modernist aesthetic emerging in Japan during this transformative era, where traditional craft techniques were reinterpreted through industrial processes to create textiles that honored classical motifs while embracing contemporary efficiency. The silkscreen process allows for crisp definition of the bamboo leaves' serrated edges and creates consistent color saturation across the textile's surface, while the faux shibori references traditional hand-dyeing methods. The color palette of deep wine, muted purples, golden yellows, and metallic accents demonstrates the sophisticated chromatic possibilities achievable through modern dyeing chemistry, moving beyond the more restrained palettes of earlier periods.

Symbolically, the sasa bamboo motif carries profound cultural significance, representing resilience, flexibility, and the ability to bend without breaking in the face of adversity. In Japanese culture, bamboo grass is associated with purification, protection from evil spirits, and the quiet strength needed to endure life's challenges. The scattered, naturalistic arrangement of the bamboo clusters suggests gentle movement in a breeze, evoking the peaceful rustling sounds associated with bamboo groves.

Its measurements are 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 58 inches (147 cm) in height.