This silk kimono combines the luxurious foundation of rinzu (damask) weaving with the innovative technique of silkscreening to create dramatically scaled undulating motifs that would have been difficult to achieve through traditional methods. The rinzu base fabric provides a subtle textural foundation with its characteristic lustrous surface created by the interplay of satin and plain weaves, while the silkscreened pink oval forms float boldly across this refined ground like stylized flames or organic pods. The silkscreening technique, adopted from Western industrial processes, allowed Japanese textile artists to experiment with unprecedented scale and precision, creating these large, soft-edged motifs that blur the boundaries between traditional ikat aesthetics and modern graphic design.

This period during the Taisho era (1912-1926) was marked by Japan's enthusiastic adoption of Western technology and design principles while seeking to modernize traditional crafts. The combination of rinzu's classical elegance with silkscreening's industrial modernity exemplifies this cultural synthesis, creating a textile that speaks to both heritage and innovation. The undulating motifs, with their flame-like or cellular quality, suggest influence from Art Nouveau's organic forms while anticipating the bold graphic sensibilities that would characterize mid-century design. The choice to silkscreen onto rinzu rather than plain silk demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how surface texture could enhance printed designs, as the damask's varying light reflection would have caused the pink motifs to shimmer and shift as the wearer moved. This kimono would have appealed to the progressive "modern girl" culture of the era, representing a bold departure from traditional pattern scales while maintaining the refined craftsmanship expected in high-quality Japanese textiles.

There are some stains around the front lapel and a few minor imperfections.  It measures 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 55 inches (140 cm) in height.