高島田 Takashimada Taka-shimada
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Taka-shimada is a kind of Shimada-mage, a popular hair style for Japanese women in the Edo period (1603-1868). It is said that Shimada-mage was originally worn by the prostitutes “yujo” of Shimada-juku post station on the Tokaido Road, hence it was named “Shimada.”
Among many variations of Shimada-mage, Taka-shimada emerged in relatively early eras. It was the most prestigious and gorgeous form of Shimada-mage, which was done for formal occasions. The one with the high root was worn by women of the high-ranking samurai families, while the one with low root was worn by daughters of townspeople and geisha.
Bunkin-takashimada has the highest root and the most elegant form. “Bunkin” means Bunkin hairstyle for men. As its decent and elegant impression was favored by women, it came to be done for weddings.
Among many variations of Shimada-mage, Taka-shimada emerged in relatively early eras. It was the most prestigious and gorgeous form of Shimada-mage, which was done for formal occasions. The one with the high root was worn by women of the high-ranking samurai families, while the one with low root was worn by daughters of townspeople and geisha.
Bunkin-takashimada has the highest root and the most elegant form. “Bunkin” means Bunkin hairstyle for men. As its decent and elegant impression was favored by women, it came to be done for weddings.
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