- Who are Geisha? -
"Gei" means arts or performance in Japanese. "Sha" means people. Geisha are professional hostesses who entertain guests through various performing arts. Geisha women are not ordinary hostesses and are not prostitutes. It's believed that the women who danced for warriors in the 11th century are the predecessors of geisha. Geisha are trained in a number of traditional skills; Japanese ancient dance, singing, playing instruments (a three stringed instrument called shamisen is an essential instrument), flower arrangement, wearing kimono, tea ceremony, calligraphy, conversation, alcohol serving manners, and more.
Geisha are talented women who patiently go through extensive training. Even
after becoming a geisha, they keep improving their skills by taking many
lessons. Nowadays, there are geisha women who learn English conversation to
serve English-speaking customers and learn computer skills. The work of
geisha is expanding these days, including modeling or international tours,
for example.
From the Go Japan page
My Geisha wears red lipstick and the traditional white make-up. Geishas wear beautiful hair ornaments and kimonos.
My Geisha doll also has beautiful hair ornaments and wears a beautiful kimono. The explanation on her base reads, "'Geisha' This is a Geisha w/Samisen~a Japanese instrument. A Geisha makes a livelihood by entertaining her guests with Samisen music."
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