This rinzu chirimen silk kimono boasts arrow-feather (yabane) motifs, distinguished by faux-shibori pink and blue arrow feathers alongside true shibori (tie-dye) in red and white. It measures 50 inches (126 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 59 inches (149 cm) in height.

This artwork is featured on page 272 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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