Iro Tomesode with 5 Mon

 The lighter colours and designs of a married woman's iro tomesode ("iro" meaning coloured) make this kimono more appropriate for less formal events such as festive occasions, formal parties and gatherings (Yamanaka, 1982: 54).  

Iro tomesode with five mon (crest) are the most formal of this type of tomesode. There are also tomesode with three mon. These tomesode can be worn on many different semi-formal and formal occasions (Fujingaho-Sha, 1983: 54). Some tomesode do not have any mon and these are appropriate for informal occasions.

Iro Tomesode with no Mon

Fujingaho-Sha (1983) Utsukushii kimono. Betsatsu oyobarenoyosooi, Tokyo.

Yamanaka, Norio (1982) The Book of Kimono: The Complete Guide to Style and Wear, New York: Harper & Row.