What kind of attire did women of the Edo period wear? The makeup, hairstyles, and clothing of women during the Edo period varied according to their social status, class, occupation, and region. This can be observed in the beautiful portraits of women depicted in ukiyo-e art.
Seventy-seven bijin-ga (beautiful women paintings) from the Edo period are divided into three chapters, providing a detailed analysis of the makeup, hairstyles, and clothing worn by women of different statuses and professions, as well as their lifestyle, through careful examination of the subtle details in each piece. This offers not only an appreciation of the sophisticated attire of Edo beauties but also serves as a resource for viewing ukiyo-e art from a new perspective on Edo customs.
