Base fabric: fine silk crepe (kinsha) in plain weave

Size style: Chu-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 52 inches (132 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 33 inches (84 cm) in height

This silk haori features an energetic interplay of geometric fan forms rendered in olive green and cream against a vibrant orange ground, connected by flowing ribbons or streamers in white and lavender that create rhythmic movement across the garment's surface. This design vocabulary strongly evokes the influence of Art Deco and early modernist movements, with its emphasis on geometric abstraction, bold color contrasts, and dynamic linear elements that seem to capture motion itself.

The kata-yuzen stenciling technique allows for precise rendering of these stylized fan forms, which carry profound cultural significance as symbols of prosperity, good fortune, and the gradual unfolding of life's possibilities. In Japanese aesthetics, the fan also represents the concept of spreading happiness and the ephemeral nature of beauty. The artist's interpretation transforms these traditional motifs into a thoroughly contemporary visual statement, with the fans appearing to dance and tumble through space, their geometric precision softened by the organic curves of the connecting streamers. The warm orange ground creates an atmosphere of celebration and vitality, while the sophisticated color palette of muted greens, soft lavenders, and cream speaks to the refined taste of Japan's cosmopolitan society during this period of cultural exchange and artistic innovation.

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