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)
The bride wore a traditional shimada coiffure.
Women with shimada hairstyles are often depicted in ukiyo-e prints.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional hairstyle.
The name is said to derive from the hairstyle's association with the Shimada area (島田) in Shizuoka Prefecture, though the exact origin is uncertain.