The colours of the layers have poetic names, such as "crimson plum of the spring".
The arrangements of the layers and their colours were a good indication what taste and what rank the lady had. The person who dresses her can stand behind her, but has to be on their knees in order to show her modesty.
An elaborate fan was used by the lady not only to cool herself, but also as an important communication device. The jūnihitoe started to appear around the 10th century. As the era went on, the dress was reduced to a "five-layer robe". Even today, members of the Japanese royal family wear junhitoe for the most special of occasions.
It takes half an hour to get dressed, but takes just a moment to undress.
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