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What is the name of those noble women in ancient Japan?

A variety of kimono in the style and wearing way on the "same", there are "small differences", it is these "small differences", with an important function of clothing: to show the identity, age, belong to the social class. In the case of women's kimonos, for example, these "minor differences" are mainly seen in the sleeves. The sleeves of kimono are divided into "black sleeves," "color sleeves," "honjin sleeves," and "naka-jin sleeves," among others. 1. "Stay Sleeve" means that the sleeves are relatively short. 2. "Kuro-ryu-sleeve" kimonos are often embellished with delicate floral patterns, and they are dresses for middle-aged women, usually worn on solemn occasions such as weddings and banquets. 3. "Sakiori-sleeve" kimonos come in a variety of colors, and the wearer is younger than the wearer of "Kuroiori-sleeve" kimonos, and they are also worn on grand occasions. 4. "Shinsleeve" is a traditional dress for unmarried young Japanese women, which is more luxurious and is usually worn only for ceremonies, graduation, and New Year's Day (even today, few people wear this type of kimono at this time of year). Shinsleeves" are long sleeves, often about 1 meter long and hanging down to the ankles. 5. There is also a type of kimono called "Sakumochi" which is worn in normal times. Sakumochi" has no pattern, but has color.