This silk kurotomesode showcases exquisite stringed paper-crane motifs created through yuzen-painting, brush-painting, and surihaku gold-foil outlining. An unusual feature includes a double, heavy silk lining, indicating its intended use for winter. It features five family crests (mon) and measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end, standing at a height of 62 inches (157 cm).

The orizuru, or paper crane, symbolizes a classic Japanese origami design, dating back to one of the oldest known origami books, the Hiden Renzuru no Orikata (1797). Folding 1,000 Origami Cranes, known as 'sembazuru,' is considered a labor of love. Legend holds that a bride who completes this task before her wedding day ensures a happy and prosperous marriage, inspired by the majestic crane, which mates for life and is said to live a thousand years. The numerous origami cranes adorning this kimono symbolize the thousand, representing the bride's wish for good fortune. Kurotomesode, often black tomesode, are typically worn for wedding ceremonies by married female relatives of the bride or groom.