rise of geisha

first geisha

• 17th century, "Odoriko"
• 1750, Kikuya

rise in popularity

• 18th century
• Popular with soldiers
• Kemban

rise in popularity

• 18th century
• Popular with soldiers
• Kemban

officially recognized

• 1813
• Strict set of rules

what they do

• Care taking
• Entertainment

becoming geisha

• Shikomi
• Minarai
• Maiko
• Geisha/ Geiko

becoming geisha

• Shikomi
• Minarai
• Maiko
• Geisha/ Geiko

make-up

• White foundation
• Black outlining
• Red accenting

Hair

• Mishidashi
• Wareshinobu
• Sakkou
• Shimada

Clothes

• Maiko
• Geisha

sources

• Background art by: http://me-ticha.deviantart.com/art/Geisha-317309648
• Booker, Ayami
• Mayuri