Kurotomesode is the most formal kimono for a married woman. It has the family crest woven in white in five places, and it has decorative and colorful patterns that adorn kimono. This patterns generally are laced the lower portion of the kimono.

The kurotomesode in the Japan House collection has the designs of a court carriage, which is a symbol used for auspicious occasions. Usually the color of the obi-age and obi-jime is white. They provide a beautiful contrast against the black coloration of the kimono.