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The type of fabric used for a kimono makes all the difference to its formality and beauty. This page can help you
identify the fabric and type of decoration of your kimono, or to help you when buying one.
Weaves
ro omeshi meisen
a.k.a. leno, sheer weave, summer densely flat woven pattern threads pre-dyed into large motifs,
weight, horizontally striped effect sheeny silk, rather retro, most
tate-ro - ro with the stripes running popular in 40s/50s
vertically (i.e. parallel with the natsu-meisen - sheer, stiff meisen for
selvedge) summer wear
nishijin
brocade
shishou/shishuu/shisyu Pente
general term for embroidery painted (often seen on black obi)
gushi-nui
small decorative white top stitching
usually seen on kurotomesode