Base fabric: figured silk (rinzu) with a variety of patterns

Size style: Chu-haori

Family crests (mon) present: one

Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 32 inches (81 cm) in height

Intricate yuzen-painted botan-karakusa motifs distinguish this composition, which combines peony flowers (botan) and arabesque designs (karakusa). The overall composition displays a bold, asymmetrical arrangement of stylized floral elements against a dark background, creating a dramatic contrast. The botan-karakusamotifs, a classic design element in Japanese textiles, symbolize prosperity and nobility. The arabesque patterns, intertwining with the peony flowers, add a sense of fluidity and continuity to the design, reflecting the interconnectedness of nature and life. The rinzu silk base, with its woven patterns, provides a rich, textured background that enhances the overall visual appeal of the garment. The floral motifs and curvilinear forms are reminiscent of Japanese textile designs and ukiyo-e prints, but their stylized, abstracted nature also evokes the flowing, organic shapes of Art Nouveau. The color palette, combining muted earth tones with pops of brighter hues, along with the flattened, decorative approach to the floral elements, brings to mind aspects of both Japanese Rinpa-style painting and Western post-impressionist or early modernist aesthetics.

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