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This striking kimono boasts rinzu (damask) kinsha (fine crepe) silk, adorned with meticulously crafted carriage wheel, water wheel, and stream motifs. Measuring 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at 63 inches (160 cm) in height, it's a testament to traditional Japanese symbolism. The ox-cart carriage wheel, known as "genji-guruma," signifies nobility and good fortune, while the waterwheel ("suisha" or "mizu-guruma") has historical significance in transferring water to rice fields. Interestingly, despite its layout conforming to the "homongi" kimono style, the motifs suggest a potential association with the Shinto theatrical dance "kagura," specifically the kagura dance "mizuguruma," which involves the waterwheel.