This silk kimono is adorned with kikko motifs crafted using the shibori tie-dye technique, presenting a dynamic all-over pattern of interlocking hexagons in vivid, contrasting hues of teal, yellow, magenta, white against a dark ground, where each polygonal cell features radial, burst-like resist-dyed designs achieved through the intricate process of binding, stitching, and dipping fabric in multiple dye baths to create uneven, organic spreads of color that mimic explosive floral or stellar forms, reflecting the technique's ancient origins in Japan dating back to the 6th-7th centuries as a method for producing complex, textured patterns on luxury garments. This bold, geometric composition evokes the lingering influence of Art Deco from the earlier Taisho and early Showa eras, characterized by stylized modernism, eclectic color palettes, and abstract motifs that blended Western geometric trends with traditional Japanese aesthetics during a time of cultural fusion and post-war revival, as seen in the era's textiles that embraced vibrant prints and synthetic innovations amid material shortages, though silk persisted for high-end pieces. The kikko motif, inspired by the tortoise shell, carries deep symbolism of longevity, protection, good fortune, and resilience in Japanese culture, often incorporated into samurai armor and auspicious garments to ward off evil and invoke prosperity, making it particularly fitting for a mid-20th-century kimono that bridges pre-war opulence with the era's themes of endurance and renewal following wartime hardships.

49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and measures 49 inches (124 cm) in height.