This silk and rayon meisen kimono displays the characteristic meisen technique of pre-dyeing warp and weft threads before weaving, creating the slightly blurred, impressionistic quality visible in the geometric patterns. The design features a bold vertical striping composition punctuated by alternating bands of intricate diamond-shaped motifs and solid rectangular panels in coral pink, creating a rhythmic visual progression that reflects both traditional Japanese pattern-making principles and the emerging influence of Western graphic design sensibilities.
The color palette of deep forest green, coral pink, and golden yellow demonstrates the vibrant chromatic possibilities enabled by synthetic dyes and the inclusion of rayon fibers, which allowed for more intense color saturation than traditional silk alone. This textile represents a fascinating intersection of traditional Japanese weaving methods with industrial modernization - meisen production utilized mechanized Jacquard looms while maintaining hand-guided precision in the resist-dyeing process. The geometric abstraction of the pattern design echoes broader international movements in decorative arts during this period, including Art Deco and early modernist influences, while the overall composition maintains distinctly Japanese principles of asymmetrical balance and rhythmic repetition.
It measures 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 57 inches (145 cm) in height.