Shigai (also known as Ito no Kutsu, or Shiai) is a pair of silk shoes worn by underage member of Imperial family, performers of Dobu (also known as Warawamai Dance, performed by children), or young shrine maidens who participate in the Shinto rituals. |
絲鞋(しがい・いとのくつ・しあい)とは、未成年の皇族や童舞の舞楽装束や神道の儀式に参加する幼い巫女に用いられる絹糸製の靴。 |