About kimono

The status of kimono and the inherited aesthetic sense

Kimono is not just clothing, but a culture that reflects Japanese lifestyles and values.
There are different ranks depending on the wearer's position and the occasion, and each style, such as furisode, tomesode, houmongi, komon, and tsumugi, has a clear role and meaning.

Furisode is a special kimono worn as the first formal attire for unmarried women, and is worn to decorate new beginnings and celebratory occasions in life.
Tomesode is the first formal attire worn by married women, symbolizing their family and status, and carrying the dignity of the occasion.
Homongi is semi-formal attire that can be worn by both unmarried and married women, and it strikes a balance between elegance and dignity.

On the other hand, komon and tsumugi are kimonos that are suitable for everyday wear.
Komon is a fashionable garment that can be freely enjoyed,
Tsumugi was developed for working life and was a practical kimono that developed a beautiful texture the more it was worn.

In this way, the "rank" of a kimono is not a matter of superiority or inferiority, but rather a wisdom born out of the desire to cherish each occasion.
Each kimono embodies the lifestyle, prayers, and aesthetic sense of the time.

We respect the background and meaning of kimonos, breathing new life into them that have outlived their usefulness, transforming them into modern attire.
The furisode that once brightened up special occasions and the tsumugi that was loved as everyday wear have both transcended the ages and become garments that live on in the present.

Knowing the quality of a kimono means knowing the story behind the fabric.
Connecting that story to the future is the starting point of our manufacturing.