Chapter 1
The modern rise of the man bun
Chapter 2
Ancient warriors and sacred topknots
Chapter 3
The biology and care of long hair
Chapter 4
Cultural identity and modern debates
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of the man bun
Ch 2 · Ancient warriors and sacred topknots
jammikejone Ancient Warrior Topknots
They bound their hair to hold the heavy helmet tight, A steady crown that kept them cool in every fight.
jammikejone The ancient Terracotta Army reveals that Chinese soldiers wore topknots to indicate military rank.
jammikejone In Sikhism, the joora is a sacred topknot that represents spiritual devotion and respect for nature.
Fun Fact
Samurai hair: Cutting a samurai's chonmage topknot was a severe punishment that stripped them of their social status.
Glossary
topknot (noun)
A knot or tuft of hair worn on the top of the head. Japanese samurai of the Edo period wore this hairstyle to secure their helmets during battle.
A knot or tuft of hair worn on the top of the head. Japanese samurai of the Edo period wore this hairstyle to secure their helmets during battle.
Quiz
What is the name of the Sikh practice of leaving hair uncut as a symbol of respect for creation?
Quiz
In what year did Japan officially ban the samurai chonmage hairstyle as part of modernization efforts?
Quiz
The Terracotta Army of which country depicts ancient soldiers wearing detailed topknots to show rank?
Quiz
Which ancient Germanic tribe wore a famous side-knotted hairstyle described by Roman historian Tacitus?
Quiz
Which ancient Chinese dynasty created the Terracotta Army featuring top-knotted soldiers?