This kimono is a masterful display of pattern and cultural symbolism, rendered on a luminous rinzu silk. The artpiece features a bold, vertically striped design in deep indigo and cream. The stripes create a strong graphic quality, a nod to the modernist and Art Deco influences prevalent during this era, which favored geometric and linear compositions.

Cascading across this striped ground are intricately detailed fan motifs. In Japanese culture, the fan is a potent and auspicious symbol. Its unfolding shape, known as suehirogari, represents a widening path to prosperity and a flourishing future. The fans themselves are adorned with a variety of traditional patterns, including delicate florals and geometric designs, created using sophisticated screen-printing techniques. The combination of the auspicious fan and the resilient, fast-growing bamboo (a symbol of strength and perseverance) creates a layered message of good fortune, strength, and a prosperous life. The kimono is a beautiful example of how traditional Japanese symbolism was integrated with modern design sensibilities in the early 20th century.

It measures 48 inches (122 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at a height of 59 inches (150 cm).

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