Ladies of the Kyoto Hanamachi

"Ookini!" This blog is dedicated to the arts of the Geisha of Kyoto, specifically. This blog is an educational blog. Read the Geisha FAQ and enjoy!

[geisha-kai]

maiko Shinaju

[ponto-cho]

March 2009

[geisha-kai]

May 2016: maiko Mamesumi wearing a wisteria kanzashi by tiger123 - blog

[umeno-okiya]

Shigyoshiki in Kamishichiken: Maiko Katsuna (Daimonji okiya) and Umechie

(SOURCE)

[geisha-kai]

April 2014: maiko Chizu san by @lostromany on Instagram

[athousandtales-imvu]

A new video by Rachel & Jun: How to hire a geisha, as explained by geisha Kimicho and Nanoha.

[gion-lady]

woah!

[umeno-okiya]

Maiko Umechie and Naoai (Nakasato okiya) in September

(SOURCE)

[gaaplite]

2016 芸妓 宮川町 美恵雛さん

2016 geiko, Miyagawachô, Miehina

[gion-lady]

favorite geiko

[postitforward]

[postitforward]

Today is World Mental Health Day, Tumblr. 🌍

Never forget that your brain is beautiful, even if it’s a work in progress.

[gion-lady]

it's important to be aware. i've got PTSD, Bipolar-I and am learning more and more about my newly diagnosed Aspergers. stay aware!

[ninetail-fox]

Japanese folding fan shop ,Kyoto

[kamishichiken]

July 2016: maiko Katsuna with maiko Koeri of Gion Kobu (source).

[geisha-kai]

May 2016: geiko Toshimana of Miyagawacho by  t.f.96.st.paul on Instagram

[umeno-okiya]

Maiko sisters of Umeno: Maiko Umehina, Maiko Umechie and recently debuted Maiko Umekana

(SOURCE)

[okiya]

A Shinbashi Geisha playing a Koto 1907 (by Blue Ruin1)

Hotaru kiyoki nagare no isaragawa tamoto suzushiki yuugure ni hataru tobu nari izaya osanago torite atsumete yomosugara mado no hikari ni fumi wo miyo

Hotaru (Fireflies) recollect the current of the trickling brook at the foot of the mountain in the cool and refreshing twilight the sound of fireflies in flight comes now little children gather to capture their opponents with their bare hands all night long the window arch is lit while writing of the end of their imperial reign

(From “A Collection of Japanese Koto Music” published in 1888)

[koikishu]

Kikugawa-tayuu, of Kushigiku Okiya, Shimabara Tayuu Parade of Kikugawa-Tayuu at Houjuuji-gishi Association Buddhist Memorial Service on December 14, 2013.

(photo source)

[kamishichiken]

Zuiki Matsuri 2016 with members of the Nakazato and Daimonji okiya families: geiko Katsune and maiko Naokinu, Naoai, and Katsuna (source).

[nok0706]

GETA by ajpscs on Flickr.

[toshiromifunes]

Toshiro Mifune in Drunken Angel (1948)

[gion-lady]

fuckin handsome