Meisen Haori with Art Deco Kiku, Matsu, and Bridge Motifs

This meisen silk haori showcases a vibrant, all-over pattern of stylized chrysanthemums (kiku) and pine trees (matsu) interwoven with flowing bridges and wave-like clouds, rendered in a dynamic palette of fiery red-orange ground accented by yellows, blues, greens, and purples for a sense of lush, seasonal abundance. The motifs are abstracted into bold, graphic forms with swirling, layered designs that create rhythmic movement across the garment, demonstrating the meisen technique's characteristic blurred edges from pre-dyed ikat threads, which add a painterly, almost impressionistic quality to the composition. This piece evokes the Art Deco movement through its geometric stylization of natural elements, vibrant color contrasts, and emphasis on decorative luxury, reflecting Japan's interwar embrace of international modernism while reinterpreting traditional motifs. Symbolically, chrysanthemums represent autumn longevity and imperial grace, pines signify endurance and immortality, and bridges suggest transition or connection—together evoking themes of prosperity, resilience, and harmonious passage through life's seasons in Japanese culture.

Notably, it boasts a pleasant fabric drape for a garment made from meisen silk. Measuring 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, it stands at 39 inches (99 cm) in height.