noun
thin white ceremonial haori worn by miko
A specific garment used in Shinto rituals; typically a lightweight, white over-robe.
巫女が千早を羽織って神楽を舞った。
The shrine maiden wore a chihaya and performed the sacred dance.
The origin is uncertain; the kanji 千早 literally mean 'thousand' and 'early/fast', but the connection to the garment is unclear.