Coral Rinzu Silk Kimono: Silkscreened Peonies & Fans

This silk kimono is a sophisticated example of mid-century formal attire, blending multiple decorative techniques on a luxurious rinzu (damask) silk base. The garment is rendered in a soft coral-pink hue, with a subtle all-over woven pattern of swirling lines and floral circular medallions that provides a lustrous, architectural foundation. The lower composition is decorated with elegant floral arrangements and ceremonial fans, created through a precise combination of silkscreening and surihaku (impressed metallic foil) outlining.

The botanical motifs, featuring lush peonies (botan) and autumnal grasses, are further elevated by satin-style embroidery. This needlework adds tactile depth and a delicate sheen to the petals, which appear to float gracefully across the hem and lower sleeves. Symbolically, the peony represents nobility and feminine beauty, while the fans signify expanding luck and a bright future.

In excellent condition, it measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 60 inches (152 cm) in height.