Frantisek Staud, Sakkou

sakkou, originally uploaded by kimono_02red.

"a young maiko with the sakkou hairstyle"

Maiko, 1960s-1970s

Maiko, 1960s-1970s, originally uploaded by tinafish_03.

"A maiko in an elegant mauve ensemble. The unhusked rice ornament and pine arrangement in the background indicates that this was taken around New Year's time."

Group of geisha dancers, 1930s

Group of geisha dancers, 1930s, originally uploaded by tinafish_03.

"A group photo of geisha, possibly an advertisement of a public performance."

Maiko in green kimono, 1930s

1930s maiko in green kimono, originally uploaded by tinafish_03.

Maiko playing karuta, 1960s-1970s

Maiko playing karuta, 1960s-1970s, originally uploaded by tinafish_03.

"Three maiko dressed for the New Year play karuta, a Japanese card game."