Celesia Paisley Boiled Wool Kimono Coat

Our Celesia Boiled Wool Kimono Coat is a super soft,  elegant, and modern expression of one of the world’s oldest and most enduring textile traditions. The use of wool for clothing dates back millennia, valued across cultures for its remarkable ability to provide warmth, breathability, and protection without the heaviness of more rigid outerwear. For centuries, makers have transformed wool through the process now known as boiling: washing and working the fabric with heat and moisture so that the fibers draw closer together. This gives boiled wool its signature character—a soft, resilient, beautifully dense surface that feels wonderfully luxurious against the body.

The result is one of the most practical yet refined fabrics for travel and everyday life. Celesia is lightweight enough to layer with ease, warm enough to be genuinely useful, and naturally resistant to wrinkling, so it can be folded into a suitcase and emerge ready to wear. It has the softness and fluidity of a favorite wrap, with the presence of a beautifully cut coat.

The magnificent paisley pattern carries its own extraordinary history. The flowing boteh, or teardrop motif, emerged through Persian and South Asian textile traditions before becoming synonymous with the luxurious shawls of Kashmir. In the nineteenth century, the Scottish town of Paisley became celebrated for its interpretations of these remarkable Kashmiri designs, giving the motif the name by which it is known today. Here, it unfolds in a richly sophisticated interplay of turquoise, red, muted gold, and deep wine tones—color that makes even the simplest outfit feel considered and memorable.

Named for the Villa Celesia in Como, Italy, where Jean Marie had her first job in textiles, this extraordinary coat is designed for the woman who wants comfort, color, and a piece with real presence. Its generous open-front kimono silhouette and wide sleeves allow it to layer beautifully over every Pax Philomena dress silhouette, as well as jeans, silk trousers, or a simple black column. The tasseled hem adds softness and movement, while the generous cut is flattering across heights and figures.

Entirely reversible, Celesia offers two beautiful expressions in one exceptional piece. Turn it to the side that suits your mood, then let the pattern, texture, and history of the cloth do the talking.

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One size

100% boiled wool

Made in India

Dry clean only