This textured chirimen (crepe) silk kimono showcases alternating red and blue undulating color bands against a black background. However, there is an area of moderate discoloration on the lower backside, visible in the images provided. Measuring 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at a height of 58 inches (147 cm).
During the late Taisho and early Showa period of the 1920s and 1930s, certain kimono designs departed from traditional Japanese precedents. This particular kimono exemplifies such experimentation by the artist, yielding fulfilling and innovative results despite its departure from conventional designs.