衣い冠かん

noun

kimono and ancient head-dress

Historical term referring to a specific formal court attire from the Heian period, consisting of a kimono-like robe and a tall lacquered cap (冠). Not used for modern clothing.

• 平へい安あん時じ代だいの貴き族ぞくは、儀ぎ式しきの際さいに衣い冠かんを着ちゃく用ようした。

  Heian-period nobles wore the ikan (court robe and cap) during ceremonies.