The second reversible coat I made, Item J10 has quilted silk on the inside and outside, using fabric from two vintage kimonos I deconstructed. Because kiku komon (small pattern chrysanthemums) is my favorite Japanese pattern, and purple is my favorite color, this jacket holds a special place in my heart. The taupe silk taping on the seams also features tiny pink cherry blossom petals.

There is one pocket on the purple side, and the label wraps around the bottom hem. Stray, cut threads from the original kimono seams appear throughout. Sleeves are 30" and the body is 23" long.