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Are you tired of wearing the same old hag Witch outfit or going as a blood sucking vampire. Sure those costumes can be a lot of fun but if you want to try something more original and exotic then a Geisha Halloween costume might be the ticket. One thing is for sure, if you decide to go to any party, be it Halloween or otherwise, you will get lavished with attention if you go dressed as a Geisha. This article will outline what a Geisha is and what kind of costumes along this theme are available.
Geisha are a part of Japanese culture going back for hundreds of years. They are described as entertainers and basically perform many functions at parties of special occasions. These functions can vary from serving drinks and food to performing ceremonies. They are also expected to entertain by reciting poems and verse and even playing music. They may also be required to converse with party guests.
This might sound like a dreary job but Geisha were considered to be the pinnacle of female beauty in Japan and embody all the actions and attributes that a lady in Japan would want to aspire to. This is often at odds with modern society, both in Japan and the rest of the world. Consequently Geisha numbers are dropping and will continue to drop.
Part of the pinnacle of female beauty is their dress and makeup. It is a striking costume that is even more striking now than it was hundreds of years ago. The main elements of a Geisha costume are the kimono and obi. Geisha make up and hair styling is also an iconic element of the costume.
In terms of a Geisha Halloween costume, many of these elements have been adapted to make the costume more practical to wear at a party and more comfortable. For instance a Geisha Halloween costume might come with a wig so that you don't have to spend hours getting your hair just right. Wearing the full Maiko make up is also probably not a practical consideration when you are going to a party but this really depends on the lengths that you are prepared to go to get the costume just right. If you do go in full make up you will make a striking impression at the party.
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Geisha: Flowers of the Willow World
Often referred to as the “flowers of the willow world” Geisha are an enduring symbol of Japan whose inherent beauty, grace, charm, and artistic talent have been admired for centuries. The word geisha means artist in Japanese, and they have been traditionally considered professional performers who entertain guests through a series of time honored arts such as Japanese ancient dance, singing, playing of various musical instruments, flower arrangement, tea ceremony , and calligraphy.
Historically Geisha began their training at a very young age, and although girls were occasionally sold to geisha houses known as okiya, this was not common practice in most reputable districts in Japan. When girls first arrived to the okiya they were expected to survive the first stage of training known as shikomi, which involved hard manual labor as maids who were subject to the beckoned call of their seniors. The work was exceedingly difficult, and was intended to test the strength, will, and integrity of the young novices. In addition to the strenuous work, they would be expected to wait late into the night for the experienced geisha to return from engagements to assist them before retiring for the evening. When not working in the okiya, the shikomi would attend classes to study dancing, singing, and the playing of traditional musical instruments. Once the student became proficient they would then be required to pass a final dance exam before advancing to the second stage of training called minarai. This stage of training relieved them from their housekeeping duties, and allowed them to focus on applying what they had learned by attending banquets called ozashiki, in which the guests present were attended to by geisha. Soon thereafter they begin the third, final, and most important stage of training known as Maiko. Maiko are apprentices who study under established Geisha. The training involves accompanying the mentor to her engagements and observing the proper etiquette of the seasoned professional. This relationship is extremely important to the Maiko, as it teaches her the proper way of serving tea, playing the shamisen, dancing, and the art of casual conversation, all of which are essential to master to assure future invitations to various tea houses and social gatherings.
Contemporary geisha, though much fewer in numbers, still live collectively during their apprenticeship in okiya in areas called hanamachi, and often begin their training after completing junior high school, high school, or college. Maiko still study instruments such as the shakuhachi and shamisen, and are well versed in literature, poetry, tea ceremony, wearing kimono, and traditional Japanese dance. The district of Gion Kobu in the city of Kyoto is now considered the epicenter of contemporary geisha. The life of a geisha still resides in the elegant cultured world known as karyukai, and they are often hired to attend parties and gatherings at tea houses and traditional Japanese restaurants. The time spent with guests is measured by burning an incense stick known as senkodai.
About the Author
Jim Sherard is the author of "Land of the Rising Sun, A Guide to Living and Working in Japan", which can be found at: http://www.escapeartist.com/e_Books/Living_and_Working_in_Japan/Living_and_Working_in_Japan.html
What is the name of the white face makeup that Geisha (Maiko) use?
And in what kind of place might I find it?
There's a great article here: http://www.beautybentobox.com/japanese-geisha-maiko-makeup-tools/
She describes the makeup, application, and there is a video available as well.
Hope this helps!
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