Uh-oh. Geisha was actually one of the earliest images I learned about Japan ever since I was born, apart of the superheroes and Doraemon (yay). There were some drama I can’t really remember as I wasn’t following (because I was only following superheroes series and Doraemon. Oh yeah all kids in my time were true worshippers of Japanese superheroes!) Okay, so this was a drama from the period time so all women were wearing kimonos and walking (and slow-running) in this certain way. And their hairstyle are almost identical to each other. Though they are not necessarily Geishas (which I learned later) somehow Geishas remind me of that particular drama.
From Umei. This is a true Geisha, who is highly trained professional entertainer with a formal greeting posture. Geishas are usually older than 20 years old. There was a time when they were prostitutes, so the sexual image is strong. But now it’s seen as a profession that inherits traditional arts.
Another from Umei. This is a Maiko (apprentice Geisha). Ever wonder why their faces are that white? It’s because when it was the time before the electricity existed, the white powder helped them to flatter the face under dimmed candlelight, which didn’t work with normal makeups :D So even now thick makeup still remains LOL. So if you want to save electricity but at the same time you want to show yourself in the dark, this method can be useful :)
