thekimonogallery: SHIROMUKU 白無垢 、 IRO-UCHIKAKE / UCHIKAKE 色打掛 and the TSUNOKAKUSHI hood, worn before and during the Shinto wedding ceremony. SHIROMUKU is one of the most prestigious wafuku (traditional clothing) in Japan. SHIROMUKU and the entire ensemble the bride wears with this kimono is white, from her outer robe, uchikake, to the kimono worn beneath the robe, kakeshita, which are created in rich fabric, such as silk or satin, and often includes elaborate embroideries.
