Traditional Kuro Tomesode in Murasaki Shikibu brocade. This black kimono features a woven brocade image of Lady Murasaki Shikibu, the famous author of the Japanese novel “The Tale of Genji.” She is surrounded by sakura flowers embroidered with golden thread. The edges of the kimono are padded to stay straight when worn. Although it is a vintage piece, the kimono is in excellent condition. A faint fold line is barely visible on the collar, a few small snags barely visible on the sleeves. Being a vintage/used piece, it may show some stains or defects. Rare
The Kuro Tomesode is a specific type of Japanese kimono. “Kuro” means “black” in Japanese, and “Tomesode” refers to a formal kimono primarily worn by married women on special occasions.
The Kuro Tomesode stands out with its predominantly black color and elegant design. It is often adorned with intricate patterns and delicate embroideries, typically located at the bottom of the kimono. The motifs used on the Kuro Tomesode can vary, but they are often symbolic and carry deep meaning. For example, floral, bird, or landscape motifs may represent wishes for happiness, prosperity, or conjugal love.
Tomesode is a type of Japanese traditional clothing and is the highest-ranked formal dress worn by married women. Within the hierarchy of kimonos, the tomesode is the most formal and equivalent to Western evening wear.
- Kimono Kuro Tomesode vintage
- The kimono is made of brocade and in very good condition, hand-stitched.
- Dimensions around: A – 138cm / B – 163cm / C – 35cm / D – 50cm.
- Black color.
- The price indicated is for the kimono alone, without accessories.
- Maintenance: Dry clean only.
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