A kanmuri (冠) is a type of Japanese cap generally consisting of lacquer-coated black silk gauze, with ornaments including a pennon. It was the standard headwear worn by adult men at the Japanese imperial court, including courtiers, aristocrats, and the emperor, from the Heian period to the Meiji Restoration. Today, it is worn only by the Imperial Family and government officials on rare occasions, such as weddings and the accession of new emperors. It is worn in conjunction with the sokutai.[1]
The type of kanmuri generally differs from the shape of pennon and its textile pattern, and depends on a person's rank. A version with upright pennon decorated with the imperial chrysanthemum crest is worn only by emperor, a civilian official wears a version with folded pennon, a military officer wears a version with curved pennon, others may have just circular frames.
The Toyota Camry is named after the kanmuri.[2]
References
- ↑ "Dress - Japan". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ↑ Robinson, Aaron (February 2007). "2007 Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima, Kia Optima, Saturn Aura, Toyota Camry, Chrysler Sebring". Car and Driver. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
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