The art on this textile, a silk furisode designed as the inner layer of a three-layer wedding kasane set symbolizing layered elegance and seasonal color harmony rooted in Heian court traditions, showcases a ethereal, gradient background in soft creams fading into pastel washes of pink, purple, green, and peach that mimic drifting mist or auspicious clouds, interspersed with scattered chrysanthemum (kiku) motifs rendered in white petals with subtle orange gradients and fine outlines, paired with lobed green leaves, achieved through a fusion of yuzen resist-dyeing for the painterly, watercolor-like effects and delicate embroidery that adds dimensional texture and subtle sheen to the floral details. This composition evokes the lingering romanticism of Taisho-era aesthetics transitioning into Showa modernism, with influences from Art Nouveau in its flowing, organic lines and stylized naturalism, as well as early Art Deco through the abstracted, harmonious repetition of motifs that blend traditional Japanese wagara patterns with Western-inspired subtlety amid Japan's interwar cultural shifts. The chrysanthemum motifs carry profound symbolism in bridal contexts, representing longevity, rejuvenation, nobility, and the imperial family's crest to invoke blessings of enduring marital bliss and vitality, while the cloud-like forms signify impermanence, good fortune, and divine favor, enhancing the garment's role in wedding rituals to convey hopes for a prosperous, adaptable union.
It measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at a height of 68 inches (173 cm).