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".

This michiyuki features a rich plum purple color with an overall, repeated woven pattern that is a bit mysterious - perhaps stylized fans, arrow feathers, or waves? Beautifully woven and heavily textured.

Two unusual additions make this michiyuki even more unique:  a curved front collar and a pair of Japanese knots (mizuhiki) knotted in the plum blossom style and with dangling tassels. These added features suggest this jacket was suited for a festive special occasion or formal wear.

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.