Life of a Geisha

Life of a Giesha, originally uploaded by mboogiedown.

"Geiko (or geisha, front and left) and maiko (apprentice geiko, right) perform in Kyoto's Pontocho district."

Uemura Shoen (1875-1949)

Uemura Shoen (1875-1949), originally uploaded by mando maniac.

Girls of Gion 祇園

Girls of Gion　　祇園, originally uploaded by mboogiedown.

"Geiko and Maiko gather outside the Ichirikiya, Japan's most famous and exclusive teahouse, at dusk, to cheer on the men of Gion as they carry omikoshi, or portable shrines, during Kyoto's Gion Matsuri."

nieuwe serie: 1938-1939

nieuwe serie: 1938-1939, originally uploaded by hier houd ik van.

Child of the Court 大宮の子

Child of the Court　大宮の子, originally uploaded by mboogiedown.

"A young girl dressed in Heian period court costume sitting with Geiko and Maiko during Kyoto's Festival of the Ages."

Chinese Influence 中国の影響

Chinese Influence　中国の影響, originally uploaded by mboogiedown.

"Two geisha in the court dress of a period of heavy Chinese influence in ancient Japan. (The Festival of Ages, Kyoto, Japan)."

Ilustração, No. 111, August 1 1930 - 26b

Ilustração, No. 111, August 1 1930 - 26b, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Pauline Johnson in a pajama with oriental embroidery.