This chirimen silk kimono boasts whirlpool and abstract fan motifs, showcasing exceptional design-layout and quality. Measuring 52 inches (132 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 60 inches (152 cm) in height, this kimono exhibits remarkable consistency in colors, spinning, and weaving of the silk. The fan motifs, specifically, stand out due to their unique design and the uncommon technique employed, as seen in the detail images.

The dominant motif, the compressed 'uzumaki' (whirlpool), holds traditional significance in Japanese beliefs, believed to serve a talismanic purpose of waterproofing homes. The use of the whirlpool motif in Japan may trace its origins to the famous tidal Naruto whirlpools in southern Japan, occurring in the Naruto strait between the city of Naruto and Awaji Island.