This woman's jacket, crafted from figured silk (rinzu), showcases tatewaku and spider chrysanthemum motifs. Gold and silver thread spider chrysanthemums overlay larger figured-silk ones. Its measurements are 50 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end by 33 inches in height (127 cm x 84 cm). This jacket, worn seasonally, features tatewaku, symbolizing the rising steam of spring, capturing a rare and timeless aesthetic.

This textile is featured on page 229 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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