Jan 29, 2018
Japanese Hairstyles: Historical Overview Part 01
Hairstyle Name: Tate-Hyougo (立兵庫) lit. “Standing Army Warehouse”
This is a variation of the Hyougo-mage hairstyle. The style depicted is not at all similar to the other hairstyle of the same name. This variation was most likely created in the mid-Edo period in the various red-light districts. It would have been one of many stylish variation of the Genroku-era Tate-Hyougo style. In the ranks of the mid-Edo Yoshiwara, Zashikimochi and Heyamochi courtesans would have worn this hairstyle. For more information on these courtesan ranks, please read here.