Definition of 布衣始 (ほういはじめ)

noun
ceremony in which an abdicated emperor puts on informal court clothes (e.g. kariginu, eboshi)
See also:狩衣,  烏帽子
Other readings:
布衣始め【ほういはじめ】
Related Kanji
linen, cloth, spread, distribute
garment, clothes, dressing
commence, begin