This tall chirimen silk uchikake showcases embroidered, yuzen-painted, and couched flower and mountain waterfall scenes against an Antwerp blue background. There's staining on the inner lining (as depicted in the detail image). Measuring 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and standing at a height of 65 inches (165 cm), this uchikake represents a specific style of wedding robe crafted for and worn by the bride of a high-ranking samurai family.

During the late Edo period, ceremonial kimonos for the upper military class often featured heavily embroidered mountain and waterfall scenes. These designs were not merely decorative but often drew inspiration from Japanese poems, theater, and literature. Infused with hidden riddles and clues referencing stories and morals from that era, these kimonos were meant to be understood by the cultured and educated elite. This exclusivity added to the enigmatic aura surrounding these garments, requiring a deeper understanding of the cultural references embedded within.