This kimono is a striking example of the transition from the exuberant romanticism of the 1920s to the sharper, more disciplined aesthetics of the pre-war Showa period. The garment is constructed on a foundation of rinzu (silk damask), where the design is not merely applied to the surface but integrated into the weave itself. The alternating vertical stripes in two tones of blue create a shimmering, sophisticated backdrop that catches and reflects light differently depending on the angle of the viewer, demonstrating the technical mastery of the weaver. This woven geometry provides a structured, almost architectural canvas for the applied surface design.

The dominant motif features a cascading arrangement of sensu (folding fans), executed using the kata-yuzen (stencil dyeing) technique. This method allows for the crisp, razor-sharp edges and consistent repetition necessary to maintain the design’s graphic integrity. Symbolically, the fan is known as suehiro (widening at the end), representing a wish for expanding prosperity and good fortune. However, in this specific iteration, the fan motif has been stripped of its traditional floral fillers or courtly elegance. Instead, the fans are treated as pure geometric forms—semicircles and radiating lines—arranged in a tumbling rhythm that suggests motion and energy rather than static beauty.

Artistically, this textile is a definitive piece of Showa Art Deco. The color palette—relying on a moody, "cool" combination of midnight blue, black, slate teal, and mustard yellow—rejects the sentimental pinks and reds of the past in favor of a cosmopolitan, urban sophistication. The strong vertical lines of the background combined with the heavy, block-like repetition of the fans evoke the industrial design and constructive geometry popular in the 1930s. It is a design that feels distinctly modern, suited for a woman navigating a rapidly changing, increasingly industrialized society.

There is a three-inch silk tear on the upper inner lining that remains hidden under normal wearing or when the kimono is mounted. The silk itself is of exceptional quality—soft and boasting a luxurious feel. Measuring about 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, this kimono stands at approximately 63 inches (160 cm) in height.