This silk hikizuri exemplifies Japanese textile artistry through its masterful combination of yuzen-painting techniques with luxurious embroidered and metallic embellishments. The dramatic black ground creates a striking canvas for an elaborate composition featuring flowing water motifs and decorative objects that appear to float and dance across the lower portion of the garment. The design demonstrates the sophisticated asymmetrical balance characteristic of Japanese aesthetics, with most decorative elements concentrated in the hem area while leaving the upper body in elegant simplicity, save for small family crests (mon) positioned at the shoulders and back.

The central motifs include what appear to be traditional court objects—circular forms that may represent mirrors, fans, or ceremonial vessels—rendered in pale ivory and cream tones with delicate floral patterns. These are interwoven with flowing ribbons or cords in soft coral and pink hues that create dynamic movement throughout the composition. Stylized water patterns cascade downward in metallic silver-white, their linear quality suggesting both flowing streams and the formal geometric patterns found in classical court textiles. The yuzen-painting technique allows for subtle color gradations and fine detail work, while the metallic couching adds dimensional texture and luminous highlights that would have shimmered dramatically as the wearer moved.

This hikizuri embodies the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the geisha world during a period when traditional arts were experiencing both preservation and subtle modernization.

Its inner lining consists of an off-white natural tsumugi silk. There are light stains or patina evident in some areas, as shown in the detail image. The garment measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 70 inches (178 cm) in height.