Tokyo Some Komon refers to stencil-dyed Komon patterns produced in Tokyo. The term covers two main styles: Edo Komon, dyed with delicate, refined traditional patterns in a single color, and Tokyo Share Komon, created by using multiple stencils to produce more elaborate designs. Originating in the Muromachi period, Komon developed during the Edo period when fine patterns were dyed onto samurai formal attire (Kamishimo). As townspeople culture flourished in the mid-Edo period, Komon became popular among both men and women. However, due to repeated sumptuary laws restricting luxury, the extravagant designs of Edo Komon were often banned. This led to the innovation of creating extremely fine patterns that looked solid from a distance, allowing wearers to comply with the law while still enjoying fashionable designs. In the early Meiji era, with the introduction of Western-style clothing and the government’s decree requiring men to cut their hair, demand for men’s Komon decreased sharply. On the other hand, women’s demand grew, leading to the creation of Kimono for formal wear such as Homongi, decorated with floral motifs. To this day, Komon has remained a beloved part of women’s Kimono culture. Tokyo Some Komon was designated a Traditional Craft in 1976.