This meisen silk haori presents a striking composition that bridges traditional Japanese aesthetics with the bold sensibilities of the Art Deco movement. The textile features an intricate interplay between shibagaki (firewood hedge) motifs rendered in vibrant orange and cream tones, and in the background, dramatic black botan (peony) blooms on deep teal.

The geometric arrangement and the stark contrast between the dark latticed patterns and the luminous shibagaki motifs reflect the period's embrace of modernist design principles while maintaining distinctly Japanese cultural references.

The symbolism embedded in these motifs carries profound meaning within Japanese culture. The botan, or tree peony, has long been revered as the "king of flowers" and represents honor, wealth, and masculine courage, while also symbolizing the fleeting nature of life's beauty. The shibagaki pattern, depicting bundled firewood or rustic fencing, evokes themes of rural simplicity, protection, and the cyclical nature of seasons. Together, these elements create a sophisticated dialogue between refinement and rusticity, permanence and transience. The meisen technique, popular during this era for its ability to create complex, painterly effects in silk, allowed artisans to achieve this remarkable fusion of traditional iconography with the era's progressive aesthetic sensibilities.

Measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands 38 inches (97 cm) tall.