The type of kimono called "tomesode" today refers to the kimono having patterns woven only in the lower body part of the kimono called "edozuma", which were worn by geisha (Japanese professional female entertainer at drinking party) at first and became popular among women in Edo.
現在「留袖」と言われているのは、化政文化華やかな頃、江戸で芸者から流行が広がった江戸褄（えどづま）と呼ばれる下半身部にのみ模様の入った着物を指す。