Kimono

Subject Matter:

Chirimen refers to the unique wrinkled texture, also called crepe texture, created by a specific weaving technique. This texture is often used with traditional Japanese fabrics, often silk, wool, or synthetic fiber.

This kimono contains five kamon (family crests); The number of kamon (family crests) determines the formality of the dress. Garments with itsutsu-mon (five family crests) are the most formal. Garments with mitsumon (three family crests) and hitotsumon (one family crest) are semi-formal.

Physical Description:

formal black funerary (mofuku) chirimen kimono with five kamon (family crests) with no inner lining (hitoe).

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