Base fabric: hand-spun silk, plain weave

Size style: Naga-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 37 inches (94 cm) in height

The shibori technique is masterfully employed on this haori, creating stunning stylized temari balls that serve as the central design element. The design demonstrates masterful execution of multiple shibori techniques to create different textures and patterns. The background consists of a diagonal grid pattern in gold/yellow achieved through precise fold and bind techniques, while the temari balls are rendered in rich terracotta red with deep navy blue accents and decorative details. The composition shows strong geometric sensibilities that presage Art Deco aesthetics, though this geometric approach to pattern was long established in Japanese textile traditions. The temari balls are arranged in an asymmetrical yet balanced pattern across the garment, creating a dynamic sense of movement. Each ball features intricate internal patterning achieved through sophisticated shibori resist techniques, with concentric designs and radiating patterns that echo the actual construction of traditional temari balls. The color palette is particularly striking - the warm golden yellow ground pattern contrasts beautifully with the terracotta red of the temari balls, while the navy blue elements provide depth and definition. The different shibori techniques create varied textures and patterns within both the background grid and the temari motifs, demonstrating the sophisticated understanding of resist-dyeing that characterizes Japanese textile arts. What's particularly notable is how the design achieves a modernist sensibility through traditional techniques. The bold, geometric interpretation of the temari balls, combined with the precise grid patterning of the background, creates a design that bridges traditional Japanese craft with an aesthetic that resonates with later Western modern art movements.

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