Base fabric: meisen silk, of the type hogushi-gasuri (unraveled ikat)

Size style: Naga-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 37 inches (94 cm) in height

The interplay between organic shapes of foliage and angular, arrow-feather outlines creates a dynamic visual effect that feels both rooted in traditional Japanese aesthetics and responsive to 20th-centuryartistic innovations. The predominant color appears as a deep, rich black serving as the background, punctuated by arrow-feather bands of varying earthy tones---cream, rust, and brown. These bands contain delicately rendered foliage designs, depicted in a semi-naturalistic style, with enough detail to be recognizable yet stylized to fit the overall design aesthetic. The horizontal arrow-feather stripes with foliage motifs display a strong connection to the Art Deco movement, characterized by bold geometric patterns and a luxurious, decorative style. The stylized plant designs within the stripes, rendered in muted tones of brown, cream, and rust, echo the elegance and sophistication typical of Art Deco aesthetics. Additionally, the pattern's rhythmic repetition and optical effects, particularly in how the horizontal bands seem to vibrate against the dark ground, show an interesting parallel with later Op Art movements, though this effect was achieved through traditional Japanese textile techniques decades before Op Art emerged in the West.

‍