Why do some vintage kimonos not have kamon?

Men's kimonos tend to be very subdued in colour and pattern (apart from stage ones or some yukata kimonos for festivals), whereas women's can be very colourful and decorative. [Back to the top]; What's the difference between mon and kamon? A mon is a crest and a kamon is a family crest. read more

Casual wear suitable for everyday activities will not have kamon. Semiformal and formal wear suitable for visiting, attending ceremonies, entertaining guests, and so on would have kamon. read more

Mid-range formality kimono will have either one or three crests on the back. Formal kimono such as Kurotomesode will have five. They are located on the back collar, backs of sleeves, and front lapels of the kimono. In general, the more formal a kimono, the more kamon it will have. read more

The worst you can do as an individual is be extremely cringe-worthy (e.g. dressing in a kimono robe and bikini at Coachella), but if you’re just interested in learning about and taking part in the culture respectfully, it’s completely accepted. read more