Base fabric: Fine silk crepe (kinsha) in plain weave

Size style: Chu-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 33 inches (84 cm) in height

 This haori showcases large painted tachibana (citrus) motifs set against a complex, abstract background. The color palette is warm and earthy, dominated by rich golds, oranges, and olive greens, creating a harmonious autumnal feel. The painting technique appears to employ a combination of traditional Japanese brushwork and more experimental approaches. The tachibana motifs are depicted with elegant, fluid strokes, featuring a bold white outline that defines their shape against the intricate background. The fruit and leaves show gradual shading and subtle textures, possibly created using dry brush techniques or by applying paint over a textured surface.

The background showcases a variety of textures and patterns that create depth and visual interest, primarily through the use of a wax-resist technique. This method produces an intricate, web-like pattern of fine lines in yellow and reddish-brown hues, resulting in a complex, crackled texture that contrasts beautifully with the more precisely rendered tachibana.

This layering of techniques—the stylized, almost print-like quality of the tachibana against the organic, fluid background—results in a rich, almost tactile surface that invites close examination. The piece demonstrates a fusion of Japanese art traditions with Western modernist aesthetics, particularly reminiscent of Art Nouveau and early Art Deco styles.

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