Japanese Silk Yuzen Butterflies. Hand-painted with textile dyes on silk chirimen (textured crepe). 24" x 13" selvedge to selvedge. Originally part of a woman's kimono. Butterflies with faux tie-dye wings fly among cherry blossoms, peonies, sweet peas, and spider mums. Beautifully designed and executed with subtle shading. Bought in Japan in the 1970s - probably mid-20th century or older. Good condition except for some very small scattered holes and notches in the right selvedge.