This hitoe (unlined) ro (gauze) silk summer formal kimono showcases a stream with fish bordered by summer flowers, crafted using an extremely refined yuzen painting technique. It also features embroidered gold and silver-colored thread highlights and includes five mon (family crests). The measurements are approximately 51 inches (130 cm) across the shoulders and 61 inches (155 cm) in height.

This artwork is featured on page 95 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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