This listing is for a vintage michiyuki jacket, meant to be worn over a kimono. A square neckline, inner ties to keep the hemline straight, snap closure, and a hidden pocket on the right front panel are the specific features of a michiyuki - michi means "street" and yuki refers to "going out".

Dramatic jacket with traditional shibori artistry! The diagonal arashi shibori streaks in red-orange appear like cracks in molten lava. The arashi shibori technique typically creates linear effects as the artist binds, pleats, and twists the fabric before dyeing. Look closely to see the smaller tied-dot style shibori layered between. The fabric is slightly puckered from the shibori techniques and has an added overall crinkled texture. See video below on how shibori is done.

Hidden pocket in the front - perfect to hold glasses keys, or other light items.

Michiyuki are a narrow garment, fastened with snaps that will open if the fit is too tight. (The measurement we give is the jacket snapped closed, so your hips and waist measurement should be several inches smaller than the hips/waist measurement we give.)

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See the video below to learn more about the different styles of kimono jackets.