This kimono features an all-over kiredori (overlapping scraps) pattern rendered in a sophisticated palette of deep purples, rich burgundy, navy blue, golden yellow, and taupe, creating a dynamic mosaic effect that suggests both broken pottery and stained glass windows. The silkscreened faux-shibori technique demonstrates the innovative adaptation of traditional resist-dyeing methods through mechanical reproduction, allowing for precise geometric forms that would be impossible to achieve through conventional hand-tied shibori processes.

The artistic approach strongly evokes the geometric abstraction and color field experiments of European modernist movements, particularly echoing the fragmented forms of Cubism and the bold color relationships explored in Fauvism and German Expressionism. This cross-cultural dialogue was characteristic of the Taishō and early Shōwa periods, when Japanese artists and designers were actively synthesizing Western modernist principles with traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The kiredori motif itself carries symbolic resonance, suggesting the beauty found in fragments and the creative potential of reconstruction—themes particularly relevant during a period of rapid social and cultural transformation. The overall effect creates a sense of movement and energy that transforms the kimono into a wearable work of abstract art.

It measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at a height of 59 inches (150 cm).

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