This chirimen silk furisode features peonies, spring orchids, and nightingales, crafted using yuzen-painting with silk embroidery and metallic thread highlights. Adorned with five mon, it measures 51 inches (130 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 63 inches (160 cm) in height. The peony symbolizes wealth, fortune, and prosperity, earning the title "king of flowers." Renowned for its opulence and association with nobility, it embodies luxury and romantic love, often seen as an omen of happiness and good fortune, particularly in marriages. The combination of motifs indicates its suitability for wear during the spring season.

This artwork is featured on page 106 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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