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.

The rich plum tone is a yummy background for this elegant michiyuki jacket, where delicate white dotted curls and florals flow across the surface like winding vines or a garden in bloom. The design appears to be stencil-dyed, creating a fine, precise pattern that mimics lace or filigree, with softly curving lines that suggest growth, continuity, and quiet movement.

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 as layering pieces over tights or denim, repurposed into unique wearables and sometimes displayed as Japanique decor.

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