Base fabric: figured silk (rinzu) with an unidentified pattern

Size style: Naga-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 38 inches (97 cm) in height

Bold bamboo stalks, rendered in striking diagonals, intersect with delicate maple leaves on this silk haori, all brought to life through the intricate shibori dyeing technique. The figured silk (rinzu) base fabric adds a subtle texture to the overall design. The diagonal bamboo stalks dominate the composition, creating a sense of dynamism and movement across the garment.

The color palette is rich and dramatic, consisting of a plum background contrasted with cream-colored diagonal bamboo stripes. Scattered across the haori are maple leaves in shades of dark rust and purple. The bold geometric pattern of diagonal bamboo evokes elements of Art Deco and Constructivism, with its emphasis on strong, angular forms. The stylized maple leaves scattered across the fabric show a connection to Japanese nature motifs, but their simplified, almost abstract rendering suggests an influence from movements like Japonisme and Art Nouveau.

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