This rinzu silk haori has a foundation that features the classical sayagata pattern, a continuous interlocking geometric design woven into the damask that creates subtle textural variation across the rich purple silk ground. This ancient motif, meaning "small arrow feathers," symbolizes growth, progress, and protection from evil, providing an auspicious foundation for the garment's decorative program. Over this elegant geometric base, scattered floral motifs have been applied using shibori resist-dyeing techniques, creating crisp white blooms that appear to float across the textured surface with remarkable three-dimensional presence.
The contrast between the mechanical precision of the woven sayagata pattern and the organic spontaneity of the shibori florals creates a dynamic tension that exemplifies the period's aesthetic sophistication. The monochromatic purple and white palette demonstrates an appreciation for subtle refinement over ostentatious display, while the scattered asymmetrical placement of the floral motifs reflects the influence of modernist design principles on traditional Japanese pattern-making practices.
Its measurements are 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 32 inches (81 cm) in height.