This boy's plain weave silk miyamairi kimono, intended for a ceremonial Shinto shrine blessing, features the motif of Kikujido, which is brought to life through yuzen and freehand painting, sagara embroidery, and metallic thread embroidery. This particular miyamairi is relatively large and comprises three inner kimonos, totaling four garments altogether, making it quite heavy when worn together. Its measurements are 35 inches (88.9 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 45 inches (114.3 cm) in height.

The legend of Kikujido dates back to the rule of the Chinese emperor Mu in the Zhou dynasty (c. 950 B.C.). Kikujido, also known as Chrysanthemum-boy in the Japanese adaptation, was a young attendant highly favored by the emperor for his dedicated service. However, jealousy from the emperor's consort and other attendants led to Kikujido's banishment after an inadvertent misstep. Despite this harsh treatment, the emperor, feeling remorseful, imparted sacred words given by the Buddha to Kikujido. Banished to a valley flourishing with chrysanthemums, Kikujido spent his time communing with nature, inscribing the sacred words on chrysanthemum leaves and setting them afloat in the stream. These leaves, borne from his devotion and purity, became symbols of peace for those who discovered them downstream