Base fabric: figured silk (rinzu) featuring interlocking kikko (hexagon) pattern with blossom motifs

Size style: Naga-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 37 inches (94 cm) in height

A stunning bamboo leaf pattern exemplifies the Japanese ability to abstract natural forms into striking graphic designs. The composition reveals bamboo leaves in a bold, modernist interpretation, rendered in yellow, white, black, and coral against a vibrant turquoise background. The background itself contains subtle, lighter kikko and floral patterns that enhance depth and sophistication to the overall design. The arrangement of the bamboo leaves creates a dynamic, asymmetrical pattern that guides the eye diagonally across the garment, demonstrating the Japanese design principle of flowing movement within a structured composition. The leaves appear to cascade and overlap, creating a sense of depth while maintaining the traditionally Japanese appreciation for flat decorative patterns. This design approach evokes aspects of Art Deco and modernist movements in its bold, geometric interpretation of natural forms. The color palette is particularly striking and modern, combining the turquoise background with bright yellow leaves, stark black elements, and occasional coral accents. The white bamboo leaves provide bright highlights that create additional visual interest and depth. This sophisticated use of color creates a vibrant, energetic design while maintaining visual harmony. The scale of the pattern is masterfully chosen, with the bamboo leaves large enough to make a bold statement while creating a balanced, repeating pattern that works harmoniously with the haori's form. The background's subtle self-figured patterns add an additional layer of visual interest without competing with the primary design elements, demonstrating the Japanese aesthetic principle of layered complexity within apparent simplicity.

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