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    Chonmage - Wikipedia

    The chonmage (丁髷) is a type of traditional Japanese topknot haircut worn by men. It is most commonly associated with the Edo period (1603–1868) and samurai, and in recent times with sumo wrestlers. It was originally a method of using hair to hold a samurai kabuto helmet steady atop the head in battle, and … See more

    The origins of the chonmage can be traced back to the Heian period (794–1185). During this period, aristocrats wore special cap-like crowns as part of their official clothing. … See more

    In modern Japan, the only remaining wearers of the chonmage are sumo wrestlers and kabuki actors. Given the uniqueness of the style in modern times, the See more

    • Choi, Na-Young (2006). "Symbolism of Hairstyles in Korea and Japan". Asian Folklore Studies. 65 (1): 69–86. JSTOR 30030374 See more

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  2. Sumo 101: The Topknot - The Japan Times

    Sep 14, 2018 · That topknot (mage) is one of the most recognizable elements of sumo and is a version of the samurai hairstyle that was once common in Japan. Sumo has two versions of the mage.

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    Nov 10, 2020 · This unique hairstyle is called "mage", which originated from the hair bun of nobles around Gregorian calendar 600. Around 1200, from the Kamakura and Muromachi Periods, men began to shave their hair on the top …

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  8. Chonmage | Sumowrestling Wiki | Fandom

    It is most commonly associated with the Edo period and samurai, and in recent times with sumo wrestlers. It was originally a method of using hair to hold a samurai helmet steady atop the head in battle, and became a status symbol …

  9. Why samurai's hair is half-bald a.k.a "chonmage"?

    Mar 10, 2020 · Sumo wrestlers' long hair are tied up like a chonmage; what makes them different is that the top of their heads are not bald like samurai warriors. Sumo wrestlers with higher status usually have oicho-style …

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    Sep 27, 2024 · Samurai used the topknot, or chonmage to keep their helmets in place. Sumo wrestlers’ topknots are styled by exactly 55 authorized master hairdressers at any given time, using four kinds of boxwood combs, a stick, …