This rinzu silk kimono showcases carp created with metallic thread weaving on a fine damask fabric. It includes a silk lining and measures approximately 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 57 inches (145 cm) in height. Reflecting the experimentation with tradition during the Taisho period and early Showa period, this kimono embodies a fusion of old and new. The artist skillfully integrates the traditional auspicious carp motif beneath striking lavender bands arranged in parallel angles, resulting in a 'modern' graphical interpretation.

This artwork is featured on page 209 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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