detachable kimono neckpiece; han-eri
A half-collar sewn or attached inside the collar of a kimono or juban, often white or decorative, that can be removed for washing or changing style.
When wearing a kimono, it's important to attach the han-eri neatly.
A white han-eri looks clean and is suitable for formal occasions.
Standard kanji spelling for the detachable kimono neckpiece.
Common variant using the simplified 襟 instead of 衿.
Compound of 半 (はん, 'half') and 衿 (えり, 'collar'), referring to the half-length collar piece used in traditional Japanese clothing.