Light-blue fragment decorated with plum blossoms and open fans c. 19th century

This anonymous 19th-century textile, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a vibrant example of Japanese textile design. Featuring a light-blue background, the piece showcases a dense, repeating pattern of colorful open fans, plum blossoms, and intricate floral motifs. The use of bold colors and delicate lines creates a dynamic visual rhythm, typical of Japanese textiles from this period. This example of *yuzen*, a traditional dyeing technique, would have been used for clothing or household items.