black formal kimono with designs along the bottom of the skirt worn by married women on ceremonial occasions(kurotomesode/kurotomesode)
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Tomesode” is a highly formal kimono worn by married women, and is a shortened version of furisode with long sleeves. A black kimono with a gorgeous pattern on the hem is called “Kuro-tomesode. The fabric is made of crepe (crape), and patterns such as auspicious auspicious designs and traditional Yukoku patterns are favored. The obi and accessories should be gold, silver, or white, and the obiage, obijime, half collar, and tabi (socks) should be white. A kimono with five family crests dyed on the back, both outer sleeves, and both breasts is the first formal dress for women, and is worn by relatives at weddings and other celebratory occasions.
