This padded silk boys kimono showcases motifs of tethered falcons, featuring hand-painted highlights on what appears to be silk-screened images—so vivid and clear that they resemble sumi-e hand-painting. The falcon images are exceptionally legible, which might suggest a unique silk-screening process yet to be widely known.

A rarity in its own right, this kimono incorporates various tufts of golden-yellow silk intentionally placed at different locations, potentially serving to ward off evil demons. Measuring 35 inches (89 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 39 inches (99 cm) in height, it's worth noting that tethered falcons are an uncommon motif in Japanese textiles.

Falcon symbolism was revered for its ferocity, regal qualities, and directness of action, often representing the soul of the owner. During the Edo period, the visibility and popularity of falconry grew, leading to commissioned paintings by samurai and nobility. These artworks often depicted falcon hunts and portraits of cherished individual birds tethered to stands.