When it comes to national costumes, Japan's is absolutely the kimono. A Japanese traditional geisha dress is of course a very special kimono made for two to three years to complete its intricate handmade painting and embroidery. Everything about a Japanese geisha is very distinct- from the kimono to the makeup to the hairstyle. Through history, all these garbs and accessories went though changes.
A Geiko or geisha is always in a kimono. The trainees have costumes that are much more striking. A traditional geisha wears it in a simpler style called taiko musubi. The Tokyo styles called Kanazawa style hangkoyu, tsunodashi musubi and yanagi musubi along with the Kyoto style darari are how the obi is tied for Maikos. Maikos similarly have the pocketed sleeves or furi that suspend to floor length.
Actually, the colors, designs, as well as patterns are all sort of based on nature and the four different seasons. When it is warm, the unlined kimono is used while the lined one is used during the colder season. The best fabrics used in crafting a Japanese Geisha dress and obi are silk, silk crepes, silk brocade and satin weaves. However, cloth that is easier to wash, not to mention a whole lot cheaper, is being use today.
Traditionally, the way the patterns were made was by dying layer after layer of fabric. The most common patterns are certainly the ones that are inspired by the four seasons based on Japanese art. Patterns like butterfly and cherry blossoms are preferred during spring. Maple leaves are absolutely favored during autumn. Pine trees, bamboo, along with plum blossoms are perfect for winter. Watery patterns are used during the summer.
Actually, even the colors of the part under the kimono, called the nagajuban, as well as the kimono have different meanings. For the Maiko's kimono, you have red and white. Pure white is used once the Maiko becomes a Japanese geisha, which is about when she turns twenty years old.
The attraction and cultural significance of the Japanese geisha dress has not faded in the modern times. It is perhaps being used less in these modern days because of people's greater appreciation and understanding of history.
A Geiko or geisha is always in a kimono. The trainees have costumes that are much more striking. A traditional geisha wears it in a simpler style called taiko musubi. The Tokyo styles called Kanazawa style hangkoyu, tsunodashi musubi and yanagi musubi along with the Kyoto style darari are how the obi is tied for Maikos. Maikos similarly have the pocketed sleeves or furi that suspend to floor length.
Actually, the colors, designs, as well as patterns are all sort of based on nature and the four different seasons. When it is warm, the unlined kimono is used while the lined one is used during the colder season. The best fabrics used in crafting a Japanese Geisha dress and obi are silk, silk crepes, silk brocade and satin weaves. However, cloth that is easier to wash, not to mention a whole lot cheaper, is being use today.
Traditionally, the way the patterns were made was by dying layer after layer of fabric. The most common patterns are certainly the ones that are inspired by the four seasons based on Japanese art. Patterns like butterfly and cherry blossoms are preferred during spring. Maple leaves are absolutely favored during autumn. Pine trees, bamboo, along with plum blossoms are perfect for winter. Watery patterns are used during the summer.
Actually, even the colors of the part under the kimono, called the nagajuban, as well as the kimono have different meanings. For the Maiko's kimono, you have red and white. Pure white is used once the Maiko becomes a Japanese geisha, which is about when she turns twenty years old.
The attraction and cultural significance of the Japanese geisha dress has not faded in the modern times. It is perhaps being used less in these modern days because of people's greater appreciation and understanding of history.
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