Kimono Types

Kimono come in many different types. Depending on the kimono itself and the obi and accessories chosen to accompany it, kimono can span from very casual to formal and ceremonial situations. While there are some kimono that fall into a grey area of sorts, most will fit neatly into one of the following categories.

K O M O N

all-over repeated pattern

casual

E D O   K O M O N

very fine repeated pattern

dressy casual to semi-formal
0-5 crests

Y U K A T A

cotton summer kimono

very casual

T S U K E S A G E

pattern that generally appears on one sleeve and below waist
usually the pattern does not cross over the seams with exception of front panels (okumi)

semi-formal
0-3 crests

H O U M O N G I

all-over discontinuous pattern

formal
0-5 crests

I R O M U J I

single color

dressy casual to semi-formal
0-5 crests

K U R O T O M E S O D E

black with pattern only below waist

5 family crests on shoulders

ceremonial

I R O T O M E S O D E

color with pattern only below waist

0-5 crests

ceremonial

F U R I S O D E

long, swinging sleeves

formal to ceremonial
0-5 crests

M O F U K U
All black with crests
Funeral wear only
1-5 crests

H I K I Z U R I / S U S O H I K I
Long trailing skirt when worn
Worn by geisha and dancers
0-5 crests

K A K E S H I T A
Bridal kimono
Furisode length sleeves and trailing skirt

S H I R O M O K U
White bridal kimono
Furisode length sleeves and trailing skirt

U C H I K A K E
Bridal kimono
Trailing skirt with heavily padded hem
Worn as outermost garment without obi