This meisen omeshi silk haori features an intricate geometric framework of interlocking diamond shapes outlined in gold, creating compartments that alternate between deep blue fields dotted with small multicolored motifs and cream-colored sections containing large-scale floral arrangements.
The floral motifs, rendered in warm oranges and yellows with sage green foliage are symbols of harmony and peaceful coexistence in Japanese culture. The juxtaposition of these organic forms against the rigid geometric framework creates a dynamic tension that speaks to the period's cultural duality between tradition and modernization. The detail image reveals the sophisticated color palette and technical precision required to achieve such complex pattern registration in the meisen weaving process. The scattered small-scale motifs within the blue diamond sections add textural richness while maintaining visual balance, demonstrating how Japanese textile artists of this period successfully integrated multiple design elements into cohesive compositions.
It exhibits a few small damages. Its measurements are 49 inches (124.5 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 37 inches (94 cm) in height.