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Nihongami: Hairstyles of the Karyukai - Geisha & Maiko

Historical Time Period: Mid-Edo Period - 2nd Half (1753-1789)

Hairstyle Name: Musume-Shimada (娘島田) lit. "Daughter Rice Paddy Island”

     This Musume-Shimada style is derived from the more upper class style Chuu-Daka-Shimada. The lowered height of the mage give it a more free and friendly vibe compared to the more formal Chuu-Daka-Shimada and Taka-Shimada styles.

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Source: http://kanoh.tokyo/nihon/style/style_time/style01yuiwata.html

Japanese Hairstyles: Historical Overview Part 02: Women’s Hairstyles of the Edo Period, Part 03

Hairstyle Name: Musubu-nishiki (結錦) lit. “Bound Brocade” // Yuiwata (ゆいわた) lit. “Bound Cotton”

    This hairstyle is a variation of the Tsubushi-shimada. In this style, a large twisted knot is created over the bun, which is the largest focal point at the front of the topknot. It was never worn by women of the samurai or court noble classes. It was worn by single town girls between the ages of 9-19 years old.  This hairstyle was popular with young girls until the early Meiji era (~1872) and it seems that in Kyoto it was tied until around the Meiji era 20 (~1887).

    It seems the young girls felt very glamorous because of the volume created by the twisted knot. The more common name, "yuiwata,” came about because the “brocade” that was being tied to the topknots was actually dyed cotton. Compared to the Taka-Shimada mage, this style was considered “iki” or chic.

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Source: http://kanoh.tokyo/nihon/style/style_time/style75tubushi.html

Japanese Hairstyles: Historical Overview Part 02: Women’s Hairstyles of the Edo Period, Part 03

Hairstyle Name: Tsubushi Shimada (つぶし島田) lit. “Crushed Rice Paddy Island”

 This hairstyle is a variation of the Shimada-mage established during the Tenpo period (1830-1844 CE) in the Edo era. It was a huge trend at that time especially between yuujo and brothel owners. There;s no cushion at the root of the tail, so the tail appears to have been “crushed.” Such a style was recognized as “iki,”or chic, and considered the opposite of the “taka-shimada.”

  It was widely popular among all women of Japanese society. The lower base of the topknot, giving it the appearance that it has been crushed, is what gives this style it’s name. Enhancements to this topknot, in the form of kanzashi, kanoko and chirimen, would help to identify the age and status of the wearer.