Homongi is a type of kimono that came into existence in the early 20th century, and along with formal garments (such as furisode and tomesode) served as the palette on which yūzen artists drew.

Specifically, Kien upcycles tomesode kimono, ones worn by married women for especially formal situations that typically sport an intricate pattern along the bottom of its skirt. Kien is using a number ...

・Tomesode - A formal kimono that’s worn by women who are married. It may be decorated in intricate crests and patterns; however these decorations are typically found below the waist. Mothers ...

The Japanese Community Association of Hawaii is sponsoring its biennial Japanese Culture Day, or Bunka No Hi, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Sangha Hall in downtown Hilo. Episode 23 of ...

A tomesode (留袖, "fastened sleeves") is a formal, short-sleeved kimono traditionally worn by married women. This piece is a kuro-tomesode, where kuro (黒, black) refers to the solid black base on the ...

The sleeves of the kimono indicate the age and marital status of a woman. A young unmarried Japanese woman would wear a Furisode, a colorful kimono with flowing sleeves which almost touch the feet.