traditional hairstyle with hair tied in a bundle at the back, resembling a tea whisk
A historical Japanese hairstyle; the name comes from the resemblance to a 茶筅 (tea whisk).
See also: 茶筅
Women with their hair done in the chasengami style are often depicted in Edo-period paintings.
From 茶筅 (chasen, 'tea whisk') + 髪 (kami, 'hair'), referring to the hairstyle's resemblance to the shape of a tea whisk.