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Hairstyles of Japanese women

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The noblewomen of the early 7th century would wear their hair "very high and boxy at the front, with a sickle-shaped ponytail at the back, sometimes called "hair bound with a red string."" They would call this hairstyle "kepatsu" because it was inspired by the Chinese fashion of the era.
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noblewomen have sought out elaborate and structured ways to wear their hair to show off their elite status. This included hairdos built of wax, ribbons, combs, hair picks, and flowers.
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The noblewomen of Japan started to abandon Chinese fashions and create their own style of sense and practicality. This occurred around 794 and lasted about 1345, during
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The Torobin Shimada was the most elaborate of them all, with extra folds of hair that would widely stick out on the sides, resembling a Toro lantern."
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The Momoware holds a bun up, that is crossed by a section of hair, giving the impression of a peach that is cut in half.
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Variants of the shimada are the Taka Shimada, Tsubushi Shimada, Uiwata, Momoware, and Torobin Shimada.
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The Uiwata differentiates itself because of the use of colored cotton crepe that ties it together.
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The Taka Shimada is a stylish knot of hair more than it is a bun, sported by newlyweds.
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An older woman would wear the Tsubushi Shimada, which was a flat kind of Taka Shimada.
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have been varied throughout history. Since the 7th century,
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describes women showing off their long, flowing hair.
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