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This miyamairi kimono presents a serene and auspicious landscape that embodies the refined aesthetic principles of traditional Japanese decorative arts, particularly reminiscent of the Rinpa school's approach to nature motifs with its stylized, pattern-like treatment of organic forms. The composition features a verdant pine forest rendered in graduated tones of sage and forest green, where each pine needle is meticulously detailed through silkscreening technique, creating a rhythmic, almost textile-like pattern that transforms the natural landscape into decorative abstraction. Graceful white cranes soar through this sylvan scene, their elongated necks and outstretched wings captured mid-flight with delicate embroidery work that adds dimensional texture to their forms, while subtle touches of blue and lavender on their wing tips provide gentle chromatic accents against the monochromatic green palette.
The symbolism woven into this design is deeply meaningful for a male child's spiritual introduction, as both pine trees and cranes represent longevity and immortality in Japanese culture—the evergreen pine symbolizing steadfast endurance through all seasons, while cranes are believed to live for a thousand years and serve as messengers between earth and heaven. The golden sandy ground plane that anchors the composition suggests the pure, sacred space of Shinto belief, while the three circular mon (family crests) positioned on the upper portion of the garment mark this as a formal ceremonial piece. The overall design philosophy reflects the Japanese aesthetic concept of capturing the essence of nature rather than its literal appearance, creating a harmonious vision that would invoke divine protection and blessings of longevity for the young wearer during his sacred christening ceremony.
It measures 31 inches (79 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 35 inches (89 cm) in height.