Donmi

Donmi [湛妃; どんみ] is the name for traditional wigs or hairpieces worn by either men or women. Historically, donmi were only affordable to those of high social standing, and were expensive accessories reserved for ceremonies and parties. They were traditionally decorated with silk ties, bejeweled hairpins made of gold or silver, and artificial flowers. Nowadays, cheap donmi made with synthetic materials can be bought quite easily.
Donmi styles throughout history were many and varied, although usually differed for men and women. 
== History ==
=== Nittori period [1000-1300 AD] ===
The early Nittori period saw the beginning of wig-making, and hairpieces were often relatively simplistic, decorated sparsely, yet noticeable enough to signify wealth and social status. Worn by the noble families of powerful clans, donmi symbolised power and a high reputation. Men often wore a type called tsugan-gata, where two pieces of hair were wrapped around large combs and extended horizontally to follow the line of their shoulders. Additionally, a large bun would be added to the crown of the head; accessories would cluster around it. Women wore a similar style, although the bun atop the wig would usually be smaller.
=== Kenrei period [1300-1424 AD] ===
The Kenrei period saw the refinement of wig-making, and thus many different styles of donmi began to spring up, often suited for various occasions, whether the wearer was attending a frivolous party or a sombre funeral. The most popular style for men was called honbaran, a large circular headpiece which was considered quite informal and lacked much decoration. Women's styles turned towards pleating and braids, with a large amount of braids signifying lots of effort and money put into the donmi. Styles of wigs designed for use by priests became popular near the end of the 1300s, and remained in common use until the 17th century.