Homongi Kimono 'Foliage in Arashiyama'

1999

The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, FUREAIKAN
Kyoto, Japan

Homongi, modern kimono for official visits.
Homongi is less formal than tomesode or furisode, but is usually worn at official ceremonies or parties like the vintage dress. The characteristics of homongi is the linked patterns on the chest, shoulder, sleeves and hem. Generally, it has 1 or 3 family crests.

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Title: Homongi Kimono 'Foliage in Arashiyama'
Manufacturer: Kyo kanoko shibori tie dyeing Cooperative
Date Created: 1999
Location Created: Kyoto, Japan
Type: Kimono
Photographer: Tadayuki Minamoto

The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, FUREAIKAN

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