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Purple silk michiyuki coat

Japanese

Artwork Details

Purple silk michiyuki coat
1960s-1970s
Japanese
purple dyed silk
33 7/8 in x 53 1/8 in (86 cm x 135 cm);29 15/16 in x 18 1/8 in x 6 5/16 in (76 cm x 46 cm x 16 cm);18 7/8 in (48 cm)
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2005/1.401

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Description

Subject Matter:

Michiyuki may look like kimono, but are a specialized coat typified by square necklines and buttons down the front.

Physical Description:

Silk Michiyuki coat with deep purple coloring (kinsha) on the top portion that transitions to shades of purples, pinks, and yellows on the bottom portion that has the appearance of puffy golden clouds ar sunrise. The inner lining is a crosswork of white and pink that matches the pinks in the outer garment (hakebiki).

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