Midnight Chrysanthemum Kimono - Vintage silk with gold and silver metallic detailing.

One of one. 5-Crest Vintage Japanese Tomesode. Globally Imported from Japan. Heirloom.

An heirloom of quiet power — this 5-crest (itsutsumon) tomesode is the pinnacle of Japanese formalwear, once reserved for life’s most sacred occasions.

Handcrafted from inky black silk, its hem unfolds into a golden garden of chrysanthemums (kiku), bamboo, and flowing water — symbols of longevity, endurance, and renewal. Every petal glimmers in soft metallics of gold, bronze, and ivory, layered with mother-of-pearl shimmer that catches light like dew at dawn.

Each motif is a poem in motion: chrysanthemums for noble endurance, bamboo for resilience, waves for life’s eternal flow. Together they form a tapestry of grace that transcends fashion — a living artifact of Japan’s Shōwa era.

Marked with five family crests, this piece carries the highest degree of formality and artistry, once worn only by women of distinguished households. The artist’s signature graces the inner panel — a seal of authenticity, legacy, and devotion to the craft.

Collector’s Details

• Era: Shōwa (1960s–1980s)

• Origin: Japan

• Type: Tomesode (formal kimono)

• Crests: 5 (itsutsumon) — symbol of highest formality

• Fabric: 100% vintage silk

• Technique: Hand-painted and metallic surihaku detailing

• Motif: Chrysanthemum (kiku) — longevity, rejuvenation, noble beauty

• Secondary Motifs: Bamboo and waves — strength, flow, resilience

• Artist’s Signature: Present on interior panel

• Condition: Excellent vintage with natural wabi-sabi patina