Compared with juni-hitoe (twelve-layered ceremonial kimono) worn by nyobo (a court lady) who mainly worked as a brainworker in the same inner palace, the Uneme costume was short-length, allowing mobility for Uneme who worked while walking around.
同じ宮中の女官といっても、基本的に頭脳労働中心の女房が身に着ける十二単に比べて、立ち働きが多いため丈が短く活動的にできている。