So are you dressed as a geisha or an ugly slut in bathrobe with horrible makeup? I can’t tell because geisha doesn’t look anything like that and that isn’t even a kimono.

My favorite maiko is all senior now. And her seashell hiki is just OMGWTFBBQGORGEOUS.

The round pattern on her hikizuri is so cute.

Guy: OMG THAT KANZASHI IS FAAABULOUS

I’m watching Gion Bayashi, a 1953 movie about a geisha and her maiko. This is Miyoei, her mannerism is so cute.

Part of being a GEISHA was modeling for the photographer. They were hired on a regular basis to “entertain” the photo-viewing public by appearing in all manner of dress and character. This could be anything from a “Hillbilly Housewife” to a “Bathing Beauty” in the latest swim-wear fashions. Or, in the case of pictures in this group — visions of the exotic “Occident”, or simply an ethereal creation of the Photographer.