This silk kimono showcases silkscreen printing, a technique that allowed for the crisp, geometric precision evident in the vibrant striped patterns that dominate the composition. The undulating waves of blue, yellow, and green stripes create an almost optical effect that recalls both the emerging Art Deco movement and the experimental visual languages of European avant-garde art, while maintaining distinctly Japanese aesthetic principles through its rhythmic, flowing quality reminiscent of traditional wave patterns.
The tachibana (mandarin orange) motifs scattered across this chromatic field carry deep cultural significance, as these citrus fruits have been symbols of eternal youth, good fortune, and divine protection in Japanese tradition since ancient times. The stark black silhouettes of the fruit and foliage create a bold contrast against the prismatic background, their simplified forms reflecting the influence of modern graphic design while honoring the classical Japanese aesthetic preference for clear, uncluttered shapes. This interplay between the traditional symbolic content and the radically contemporary presentation method exemplifies the creative tension of Japan's Taishō and early Shōwa periods, when artists and craftspeople sought to reconcile their cultural heritage with the dynamic visual languages emerging from international modernist movements.
Measuring 42 inches (107 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at 46 inches (117 cm) in height.