This silk woman's light jacket showcases oversized yellow and red shibori-technique "yukira" (snowflake) motifs against a blue backdrop. The base fabric employs a seldom-used figured 3D weave technique known as "kawari-ori" ("change weave"), creating textured bamboo motifs. Additionally, it bears a single dyed "mon" (family crest), indicating it's a semiformal garment worn at festivals or important social occasions. Its measurements span 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stand at 38 inches (97 cm) in height.

This artwork is featured on page 329 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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