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1. Heian Court Women

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   Social Structure and Seclusion
   The daily existence of a high-ranking court woman was predicated on extreme physical separation. Women of the Kuge class rarely appeared in public, conducting nearly all social interactions—including romantic pursuits and administrative communication—behind elaborate screens (byōbu), curtains (misu), or from within the confines of their private apartments.
   This seclusion was not merely a matter of privacy; it was a fundamental aspect of aristocratic virtue. Unseen beauty was considered the apex of elegance. Visibility was associated w…