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"Captivating and Timeless: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Geisha" Step into a world steeped in tradition and grace as we delve into the captivating realm of geisha

Background imageGeisha Collection: Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil

Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
Japan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904

Background imageGeisha Collection: Traditional Japanese Woodblock Geishas in a Garden

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Geishas in a Garden
This print shows two Geishas tending to plants in a garden. There are several pots of different shapes and sizes. The Geisha kneeling appears to be tending to Marigolds.Utagawa Toyokuni (1769)

Background imageGeisha Collection: Geisha Playing Shamisen

Geisha Playing Shamisen
A young geisha practises on her shamisen

Background imageGeisha Collection: aP BEST OF 2019 MADAMA BUTTERFLY DRESS REHEARSAL

aP BEST OF 2019 MADAMA BUTTERFLY DRESS REHEARSAL
*This picture has been selected as one of the Best of the Year News images for 2019* Cio-Cio-San in shibari ropes during a dress rehearsal of Opera Australias Madama Butterfly at the Sydney Opera

Background imageGeisha Collection: Antique Japanese Woodblock, woman serving tea

Antique Japanese Woodblock, woman serving tea
This Japanese art print is a portrait of the tea house waitress Naniwaya Okita in a beautiful kimono serving a cup of tea, 1790. The print bears the artists signature

Background imageGeisha Collection: Japanese Woodblock Print flowers and Dragon

Japanese Woodblock Print flowers and Dragon
Keisai Eisen (1790 - 1848) is an important ukiyo-e artist who studied under the similarly named Kikugawa Eizan. As with this marvellous classic print, 1840

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Portrait of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella at Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine, which is lined with hundreds of red torii gates, Kyoto, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Background imageGeisha Collection: Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging

Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging. Date: circa 1904

Background imageGeisha Collection: Asia, Japan, Tokyo. Geishas on the Ginza

Asia, Japan, Tokyo. Geishas on the Ginza

Background imageGeisha Collection: Racial / Japan / 2 Geisha

Racial / Japan / 2 Geisha
Two Japanese Geisha girls, one holding a parasol

Background imageGeisha Collection: Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGeisha Collection: Four Japanese women amid bamboo with a young child

Four Japanese women amid bamboo with a young child
Four Japanese women stand amid bamboo with a young child seated in the front and surrounded by hanging baskets of food and Japanese flags and figurines

Background imageGeisha Collection: Racial / Japan / 2 Geisha

Racial / Japan / 2 Geisha
Two Japanese Geisha girls

Background imageGeisha Collection: Japanese Woodblock Print Woman and the Moon

Japanese Woodblock Print Woman and the Moon
Japanese scene from the master Utagawa Hiroshige 1797 - October 12, 1858 forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints

Background imageGeisha Collection: Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by pond

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by pond
Utagawa Toyokuni (1769, Edo - February 24, 1825, Edo) was born as the son of a puppet maker. He learned printmaking as a student of Toyoharu

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Japanese Geisha girl getting dressed into her kimono. The final task of tying the large belt sash around her waist. A traditional tea ceremony set can be seen in the lower left-hand corner of

Background imageGeisha Collection: Portrait of a Geisha in a traditional Japanese style tatami mat room

Portrait of a Geisha in a traditional Japanese style tatami mat room, Kyoto, Kansai Region, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Background imageGeisha Collection: Portrait of a maiko

Portrait of a maiko (apprentice geisha) wearing traditional Japanese kimono, in the Gion district, Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

Background imageGeisha Collection: Young woman putting on makeup at a mirror, Japan, c. 1880 s

Young woman putting on makeup at a mirror, Japan, c. 1880 s
Young woman putting on makeup at a mirror, Japan, c.1880s Vintage late 19th century photograph

Background imageGeisha Collection: The Balkan States Exhibition - Earls Court - Old Japan

The Balkan States Exhibition - Earls Court - Old Japan
The Balkan States Exhibition at Earls Court in 1907 was really two exhibitions in one. The main event featured a large Balkan village with practical working exhibits by native workers (see)

Background imageGeisha Collection: Profile portrait of a smiling Japanese Geisha girl

Profile portrait of a smiling Japanese Geisha girl. Date: circa 1906

Background imageGeisha Collection: Geisha playing musical instrument

Geisha playing musical instrument

Background imageGeisha Collection: Scene from Genji monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shibuku (b. 978) c

Scene from Genji monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shibuku (b. 978) c
3057149 Scene from Genji monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shibuku (b. 978) c. 1860 (colour woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861) and Toyokuni

Background imageGeisha Collection: Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen

Japanese Geisha playing a Traditional Shamisen
Japanese Geisha in her home playing a Traditional Shamisen Date: circa 1904

Background imageGeisha Collection: Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono

Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono
O-Hana-san dresses to pay a visit - a Japanese Geisha Girl is aided by a male servant to dress in her Kimono. Date: circa 1906

Background imageGeisha Collection: Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge

Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905

Background imageGeisha Collection: Smoking Geisha

Smoking Geisha
A nonchalant Japanese geisha girl, smoking a cigarette, wearing flip-flop sandals. Date: 1930s

Background imageGeisha Collection: Tea ceremony by a Maiko (trainee geisha)

Tea ceremony by a Maiko (trainee geisha), Kyoto, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Background imageGeisha Collection: Sada Yacco / Theatre 1900

Sada Yacco / Theatre 1900
SADA YACCO Japanese actress who toured Europe and America, seen here in The Geisha and the Gentleman

Background imageGeisha Collection: Racial / Japan / Geisha 1912

Racial / Japan / Geisha 1912
A geisha girl looks out from a balcony

Background imageGeisha Collection: Geisha / Instruments / C1900

Geisha / Instruments / C1900
Three geisha, in informal kimono: one practises on her shamisen whilst another reads

Background imageGeisha Collection: Japanese Geisha / C1900

Japanese Geisha / C1900
Young geisha reading

Background imageGeisha Collection: Woman being pulled in rickshaw, jinrikisha, Japan

Woman being pulled in rickshaw, jinrikisha, Japan
Young woman being pulled in a rickshaw, jinrikisha, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageGeisha Collection: Back view of three geishas displaying obi sashes

Back view of three geishas displaying obi sashes. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageGeisha Collection: Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan

Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan
Beautiful photograph showing the complicated shapes, folds and pinning of a Geisha hairstyle viewed from rear - Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGeisha Collection: South Manchurian Railway - Interior of the Sleeping Car

South Manchurian Railway - Interior of the Sleeping Car. Date: circa 1905

Background imageGeisha Collection: The Amanohashidate admired by a Geisha

The Amanohashidate admired by a Geisha
The Amanohashidate - located in Miyazu Bay in northern Kyoto Prefecture - a pine-clad promontory launching onto the sea - being admited by a geisha on a balcony

Background imageGeisha Collection: Japanese girl playing violin

Japanese girl playing violin
A stunning photographic postcard depicting a young Japanese girl playing the voilin

Background imageGeisha Collection: Geisha Picking Flowers

Geisha Picking Flowers
A geisha picking flowers

Background imageGeisha Collection: Autumn afternoon

Autumn afternoon
Vu van quan

Background imageGeisha Collection: Tokyo (City Break)

Tokyo (City Break)
Simon Goggin

Background imageGeisha Collection: Tokyo (City Break)

Tokyo (City Break)
Simon Goggin

Background imageGeisha Collection: Blooming Parasol

Blooming Parasol
Art by the Ocean

Background imageGeisha Collection: Otaku Girl

Otaku Girl
Dikhotomy

Background imageGeisha Collection: Otaku Girl

Otaku Girl
Dikhotomy

Background imageGeisha Collection: Autumn afternoon

Autumn afternoon
Vu van quan

Background imageGeisha Collection: Otaku Girl

Otaku Girl
Dikhotomy

Background imageGeisha Collection: Blooming Parasol

Blooming Parasol
Art by the Ocean



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"Captivating and Timeless: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Geisha" Step into a world steeped in tradition and grace as we delve into the captivating realm of geisha. From the exquisite Madama Butterfly dress rehearsal to antique Japanese woodblock prints, these glimpses offer a window into their mesmerizing artistry. In one frame, an enchanting geisha serves tea with impeccable poise, embodying the essence of hospitality that has been passed down through generations. Another portrays three geishas embodying the famous "See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil" proverb, showcasing their commitment to discretion and loyalty. The traditional Japanese woodblock print transports us to a serene garden where geishas gracefully move amidst vibrant flowers and mythical dragons. Their elegance is further highlighted in a portrait where a geisha holds an ornate umbrella; her presence exudes both beauty and strength. Beyond their artistic pursuits, we witness how geishas engage in various cultural activities. A snapshot captures them engrossed in traditional flower arranging - an intricate practice that requires meticulous attention to detail. On Tokyo's renowned Ginza street, these iconic figures stroll with grace and allure against the backdrop of modernity. Geishas also play significant roles during special occasions such as New Year celebrations. One image depicts a geisha girl bowing respectfully to a samurai warrior - symbolizing respect for heritage while embracing new beginnings. Diversity is celebrated too as four Japanese women stand amid bamboo with a young child; their unity transcends racial boundaries. This sentiment is echoed by another photograph featuring two stunningly adorned geishas from different backgrounds coming together in harmony. As we explore these snapshots from Japan's rich cultural tapestry, it becomes evident that they are not merely performers but guardians of tradition and ambassadors of grace. Their timeless allure continues to captivate hearts worldwide – reminding us all of the enduring power found within the enigmatic world of geisha.