This silk kimono features exotic 'shou-chiku-bai' (pine tree, bamboo, and ume blossom) motifs created using the shibori technique. Measuring 51 inches (130 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at 61 inches (155 cm) tall, it symbolizes winter, longevity, and cultural refinement as part of the "Three Friends of Winter" in Japanese culture. The intricate pattern-work, crafted through the 'so-hitta' form of shibori, required extensive time and expense. This meticulous technique, known for its splendid results, was labor-intensive, taking up to a year for preparation alone. Interruptions during the months-long process risked altering the pattern's evenness irreparably. This kimono's design echoes styles from late 18th-century examples found in some museums, rare by the Meiji and Taisho periods.