This early 20th century dounuki (inner kimono) features a striking geometric bodice pattern that creates the visual effect of shibori tie-dyeing through silkscreen printing - a clever technological adaptation that allowed for the mass production of designs that traditionally required labor-intensive hand-dyeing processes. The faux shibori pattern consists of irregular rectangular patches in olive green and deep purple, separated by white resist lines that mimic the characteristic patterns created by traditional binding and dyeing techniques.

The detail reveals the sophistication of this silkscreen simulation, where each purple section contains different resist patterns - some featuring cascading dots that suggest seigaiha (wave) motifs, others displaying geometric dot matrices, and still others showing diagonal striping. This variety within the overall grid structure demonstrates how designers of the period successfully translated the organic irregularity of hand-dyed shibori into mechanically reproducible patterns while maintaining visual interest and authenticity. The olive green sections remain solid, creating a bold color contrast that reflects the period's embrace of more vivid, Western-influenced color palettes.

The transition to the black lower section of the garment reveals hand-painted floral motifs that provide a striking counterpoint to the geometric upper portion. The painted cherry blossoms, rendered in white with golden yellow centers and brown branches, demonstrate the continued importance of traditional hand-painting techniques even within mechanized production. This combination of silkscreened geometric patterns with hand-painted naturalistic motifs exemplifies the hybrid aesthetic of early modern Japanese textile design, where efficiency and tradition coexisted. As an inner garment, this dounuki would have been worn beneath a more formal outer kimono, yet the quality and complexity of its decoration indicate the high standards maintained even for undergarments during this period of textile innovation and cultural transition.

It measures 48.5 inches (123 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 60.5 inches (154 cm) in height, slightly smaller in both dimensions compared to the outer robe.

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