This listing is for a vintage michiyuki jacket, meant to be worn over a kimono. To learn more about this type of garment read below.

Soft as a watercolor painting, this michiyuki design is like viewing a garden through light and water. Layers of blue, teal, and pale-yellow wash across the surface, with delicate white and blush-toned blossoms emerging onto the silk. The dye work has a fluid, hand-rendered quality allowing colors to blend and bloom organically rather than sit in rigid outlines. The layered florals suggest depth and movement, evoking themes of transience, calm, and natural beauty, while the cool palette gives the piece a serene, almost dreamlike presence.

Michiyuki are traditional Japanese overcoats designed for both function and polish, originally worn when stepping out, as reflected in the name, michi meaning “street” and yuki meaning “going out.” Most michiyuki have a distinctive square neckline, inner ties to keep the hemline neatly aligned, snap closures for a secure fit, and sometimes even a hidden pocket on the right front panel. Worn over kimono to protect from weather and wear, michiyuki blend utility with refined style. Today, these jackets are used for layering pieces over dresses or denim, repurposed into unique textile projects, or displayed as home decor.

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