This splendid silk kimono showcases a distinctive shibori (tie-dye) and hand-painted black rinzu (damask) design adorned with ume (plum) blossoms. It measures 50 inches (127 cm) across the shoulders and stands at 61 inches (155 cm) in height. The plum holds significance in Japan, symbolizing the arrival of spring, as its blossoms are among the earliest to bloom, typically in February and March. Celebrated through plum festivals (Ume Matsuri) in various public parks, shrines, and temples throughout Japan, it's plausible that this kimono might have graced such an occasion.