This silk kimono showcases stenciled bamboo grass and tatewaku motifs. It features a hakkake (lower inner lining) made of kinsha silk, while the doura (upper inner lining) is satin silk. Its measurements are 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 57 inches (144.8 cm) in height. The kimono, with its seasonal use, represents rising steam in spring, conveying a surreal effect through its graphic artwork and color selection.

This textile is featured on page 230 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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