This silk kurotomesode's  dramatic black ground serves as a canvas for an exquisite botanical composition that demonstrates the masterful integration of freehand painting techniques with the refined yuzen dyeing method. The deep black silk creates a striking void against which the delicate floral motifs seem to float, embodying the Japanese aesthetic principle of ma (negative space) that gives equal importance to what is absent as to what is present.

The flowers, rendered in soft pale pink and cream tones with subtle gradations, appear to be narcissus or similar bulb flowers, symbols of renewal, purity, and the promise of spring in Japanese culture. The naturalistic rendering of the blooms, with their luminous petals catching light through careful shading and highlighting, reflects the influence of Western painting techniques that had been absorbed into Japanese decorative arts during the Meiji period and continued to evolve through the 1920s and 1930s. The yuzen technique allows for incredibly fine detail work, visible in the delicate veining of the leaves and the subtle color transitions within each petal, while the freehand elements add spontaneity and life to the composition.

The asymmetrical placement of the floral motifs concentrated along the hem creates visual weight at the bottom of the garment, a characteristic feature of formal kimono design that ensures the decoration remains visible and elegant when worn. This compositional approach reflects both traditional Japanese design principles and the period's growing appreciation for more naturalistic, painterly effects that moved away from the rigid geometric patterns of earlier eras. The overall effect is one of restrained luxury and artistic sophistication, perfectly suited to the formal occasions for which kurotomesode were worn.

It measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, standing at 60 inches (152 cm) in height.