This rinzu silk kimono presents masterful yuzen-painted phoenix motifs set against a rich burgundy ground. The phoenixes, rendered in harmonious tones of coral red, golden yellow, and jade green, soar through flowing currents of stylized wind patterns that create dramatic movement across the garment's surface, their long trailing tail feathers and outstretched wings embodying the mythical bird's associations with rebirth, transformation, and imperial grace. The subtle Buddhist-style cloud patterns woven into the rinzu damask background add layers of symbolic and textural depth, creating an interplay between the painted surface design and the underlying woven structure that demonstrates the period's technical mastery and aesthetic sophistication.

The composition reflects the cultural optimism and renewal of Japan's recovery period, when traditional motifs like the phoenix gained renewed relevance as symbols of national and personal regeneration. The slightly gritty texture  adds tactile richness that enhances the visual complexity of the design, while the integration of Buddhist cloud motifs with the Taoist-influenced phoenix creates a syncretic spiritual landscape that was particularly meaningful during this era of cultural rebuilding. The bold yet harmonious color palette and the dynamic asymmetrical placement of the phoenixes across the kimono's panels demonstrate how mid-century Japanese designers successfully modernized classical themes.

It measures 52 inches (132 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 57 inches (145 cm) in height.