Base fabric: fine silk crepe (kinsha) in plain weave, interlaced with urushi threads in foreground pattern areas.

Size style: Chu-haori

Family crests (mon) present: one

Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 33 inches (84 cm) in height.

 This haori features large paulownia leaf motifs, meticulously crafted using urushi threads. The urushi threads add a luxurious, glossy texture to the leaves, which are depicted in a rich palette of greens and bronzes. This creates a vibrant contrast against the black silk background, making the motifs stand out with elegance and prominence.

The bold, stylized paulownia motifs and flowing, organic forms are reminiscent of Art Nouveau, with its emphasis on natural shapes and curvilinear designs. The simplified, flattened forms and emphasis on pattern also evoke aspects of Art Deco, particularly in the geometric quality of some elements. There is a touch of Modernism in the abstracted nature of the flowers and leaves. The color palette, with its muted greens, bronzes, and blacks on a dark background, calls to mind the subtle elegance of traditional Japanese art while also feeling contemporary.

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