島しま田だ髷まげ

noun

shimada coiffure; pompadour-like hairstyle for unmarried women in the Edo period

A traditional Japanese hairstyle characterized by a high, rounded topknot. Strongly associated with unmarried women, especially during the Edo period, and still seen in bridal wear or geisha attire.

See also: 島田 (しまだ)

• 花はな嫁よめは伝でん統とう的てきな島しま田だ髷まげを結ゆっていた。

  The bride wore a traditional shimada coiffure.

• 浮うき世よ絵えには島しま田だ髷まげの女じょ性せいがよく描えがかれている。

  Women with shimada hairstyles are often depicted in ukiyo-e prints.