This silk kurotomesode features an elegant composition of cranes and bamboo rendered in the sophisticated yuzen style, where dyes are hand-painted onto silk using resist paste to achieve precise color boundaries and intricate detail work. The design is strategically placed along the lower portion of the kimono, following the traditional aesthetic principle that concentrates decorative elements at the hem while leaving the upper body in dignified simplicity appropriate for married women's formal wear.
The artistic execution demonstrates the influence of both classical Japanese painting traditions and early 20th-century modernist sensibilities. The cranes are depicted with remarkable naturalistic detail, their forms flowing dynamically across swirling water patterns that suggest movement and vitality. The bamboo elements provide structural counterpoint with their geometric striped patterns in gold and red, creating visual rhythm against the dark ground. This combination of motifs carries deep cultural significance - cranes symbolizing longevity and marital fidelity, while bamboo represents resilience and integrity.
It measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 63 inches (160 cm) in height.