Base fabric: figured silk (rinzu) with paulownia and sayagata pattern

Size style: Cha-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 30 inches (76 cm) in height

A vibrant shibori-created floral pattern exemplifies the Japanese artistic tradition while incorporating what appears to be early modernist influences. The design reveals bold, stylized camellia flowers in coral pink and yellow against a serene turquoise background, with black leaves creating dramatic negative space. The figured silk background also contains subtle, lighter floral and sayagata patterns that add depth and sophistication to the overall design. The composition demonstrates a masterful balance between naturalistic and abstract elements, a hallmark of Japanese textile design. The flowers are simplified yet immediately recognizable, showing the influence of traditional Japanese katagami (paper stencil) techniques. The bold, almost graphic quality of the design, with its clear outlines and strong color blocks, suggests an affinity with early 20th-century modernist movements, though such stylization was already present in Japanese art centuries earlier. The color palette is particularly striking and modern, combining the turquoise background with warm coral pink and yellow blooms. This color combination creates a dynamic visual tension while maintaining harmony, showing sophisticated color theory at work. The black leaves provide strong structural elements that guide the eye through the composition, creating rhythm and movement across the garment's surface.

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