This rinzu silk kimono features an intricate composition of overlapping fan (sensu) motifs rendered through silkscreen printing, creating a dynamic visual rhythm across the textile surface. The fans are depicted in contrasting color blocks of deep navy blue, chartreuse yellow, cream white, and rich black, with each fan containing carefully orchestrated floral arrangements including chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, and other seasonal flowers rendered in pink, coral, and white tones. The fan motif carries deep cultural significance in Japanese aesthetics, traditionally symbolizing prosperity, good fortune, and the unfolding of life's possibilities - themes that resonated powerfully during the Taisho period's atmosphere of cultural expansion and modernization. The overlapping arrangement creates complex spatial relationships that echo contemporary developments in Cubist and Futurist art, while the bold color contrasts reflect the influence of European avant-garde movements. The detail images reveal the sophisticated integration of geometric fan shapes with naturalistic floral elements, where chrysanthemums and other blooms are precisely positioned within the fan segments, creating intimate pictorial vignettes that maintain the classical Japanese tradition of seasonal flower appreciation. The technical execution demonstrates the period's embrace of industrial printing methods while preserving traditional aesthetic values. The rinzu silk's damask weave creates subtle textural variations that enhance the visual complexity, while the silkscreen technique allows for the precise registration of multiple colors and the crisp definition of both geometric and organic forms.
It measures 49 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing 59 inches tall (124 cm x 150 cm).