Japanese Katsura, Stage Wig, Yakaimaki 夜会巻, 1940s.

Authentic Yakaimaki (Evening Hairstyle) stage wig from the 1940s

Dimensions of the wig on stand: height 27 cm, width 28 cm, depth 30 cm.
Dimensions of the storage case: height 42 cm, width 30 cm, depth 35 cm.

This beautiful Yakaimaki wig is made from real human hair and expertly styled by craftsmen.

The wig is in good, used condition and is highly decorative.

It comes with a stylish, portable wooden storage case, lined with paper.

A traditional Japanese object, perfect as a decorative curiosity.

'Yakaimaki' is a traditional Japanese hairstyle where the hair is pinned up and twisted into an elegant bun. It was often worn during evening parties or formal occasions. The term "夜会" means "evening gathering" or "party," and "巻" means "roll" or "twist," referring to the way the hair is styled. It is a classic and refined hairstyle often associated with formal events and sometimes used in modern adaptations of traditional Japanese dance or performances.