Base fabric: figured silk (rinzu) with unidentified pattern, interlaced with urushi threads in foreground pattern areas

Size style: Naga-haori

Family crests (mon) present: one

Dimensions: 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 37 inches (94 cm) in height

A luxurious paulownia leaf pattern distinguishes this composition. The paulownia motifs emerge in urushi threads that appear in soft rose gold, pale sage green, and golden hues. This creates a sophisticated interplay of light as the glossy urushi threads catch and reflect light against the matte background fabric. The composition shows remarkable restraint in its use of space, embodying the Japanese aesthetic principle of "yohaku" or purposeful emptiness. The paulownia leaves are strategically scattered across the fabric in an asymmetrical pattern that creates a sense of movement and depth. This arrangement evokes the Art Deco movement's appreciation for simplified natural forms and accents, though this design emerges from distinctly Japanese aesthetic traditions. The subtle variations in the urushi colors, from rose gold to sage, create a harmonious palette that feels both natural and refined. The design's understated elegance and the way the urushi elements interact with light shows an understanding of texture and visual effects that bring to mind modernist approaches to material and surface treatment. The overall effect achieves a perfect balance between simplicity and luxury, demonstrating the Japanese principle of "shibui"- an understated, sophisticated elegance.

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