The composition features broad vertical stripes in a striking palette of rust orange, deep navy, and cream, woven with meticulous precision that creates clean, geometric divisions across the garment's surface. The weaving technique produces subtle textural variations within each stripe, with fine horizontal elements adding dimensional quality to what could otherwise be a flat geometric pattern.
The design reflects the influence of international modernist movements, particularly the Bauhaus emphasis on primary geometric forms and industrial aesthetics, while simultaneously drawing from Japan's own tradition of striped patterns or "shima." The vertical orientation maintains the classical Japanese preference for patterns that emphasize the body's natural lines and movement. The bold scale of the stripes represents a departure from the more delicate proportions typically found in earlier Japanese textiles, suggesting the period's growing confidence in embracing dramatic visual statements. The color palette evokes both traditional Japanese earth tones and the vibrant hues favored in 1960s-70s international fashion, positioning this garment at the intersection of cultural preservation and contemporary innovation.
It measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, with a height of 58 inches (147 cm).