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Japan - A group of friendly Geisha Girls - all wearing beautiful silk kimonos. Date: circa 1910s

Kyoto, Japan - Gion (Gion-machi) - Kyotos most famous geisha (pleasure) district. Date: circa 1910s

The Fleet in Japan - Attack Under Cover - A British Naval Officer enjoying the delights of Japan behind a paper umbrella. Date: 1906

Geisha Girl with patterned kimono and umbrella, Japan Date: circa 1910s

Two Japanese Geisha Girls wearing Kimonos Date: circa 1910s

Japanese girl - Sweet Dreams of Love
Japanese girl playing a small drum - titled Sweet Dreams of Love. Date: circa 1910

Japan - Women dancing and playing musical instruments, including a Shamisen (right). Date: circa 1906

Japan - Women (and a child) share tea and food Date: circa 1906

Japan - Women preparing food including chopping a daikon
Japan - Women preparing food including a Geisha girl preparing (cutting) daikon (white radish), possibly for takuan or bettarazuke dishes and another woman grinding foodstuffs using a pestle

Japanese Geisha Ensemble with Musical Instruments (including bells and Shamisen), performing on a staging on the seafront. The tea ceremony appears to be occurring at the same time. Date: 1902

Tamao-Dayu - Famous Geisha, Japan & Komagata, Tokyo. Beautiful Japanese promotional postcard for the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Shipping Company which ran services between San Francisco, China and Japan

Hido, Japan - A Smiling Geisha Girl Date: 1946

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

Japanese Women living in Vietnam
Nine Japanese Women living in Tonkin Region of North Vietnam. Date: circa 1906

Japan - Remarkable Fowl at Miyanoshita
Japan - Remarkable Onagadori at Miyanoshita with incredibly long tail feathers - nothing poultry about this display! Onagadori means " long-tailed fowl" in Japanese

Two Japanese women cleaning a Geisha House
Beautiful postcard, depicting two Japanese women (O-Kiku-Ean and Ayame-San) cleaning a Geisha House. Date: circa 1910s

Six Japanese Ladies, Japan Date: circa 1910s

Wooden houses, Higashi Chaya district (Geisha district), Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Central Honshu, Japan, Asia

A Geisha Reading a Book. Coloured Woodbock print. Kikugawa Eizan (1787-1867) Japanese artist and printmaker

Geisha on an evening stroll in Fukagawa, c1830. Utagawa Toyokuni (c1777-1835) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist. Geisha with traditional hairstyle in blue kimono, wearing pattens, holding robe to avoid ground

Two Geisha. Photograph late 19th century. Geisha, Japanese courtesans and entertainers in traditional dress

Design for Dress Silk or Print with Japanese figures

Sylvia Sidney
SYLVIA SIDNEY American film and television actress, here with a geisha girl doll. Date: 1910 - 1999

Japanese Musician
A Japanese geisha girl playing a shamishen (a type of harp). Date: early 1930s

Geisha with fan
Japanese geisha in flower patterned kimono with fan Date: circa 1906

Geisha with a shamisen
Japanese geisha in kimono with a shamisen Date: circa 1906

Japanese girl with sunshade
Japanese geisha with doll and sunshade Date: circa 1906

Geisha in kimono
Japanese geisha in green and cream kimono Date: circa 1906

Wonderful colorful close-up of Geisha Girl in streets of Kyoto Japan (MR)

Geisha of the Eastern Capital : Japanese oban print, c1825
JAPAN: GEISHA. Geisha of the Eastern Capital : Japanese oban print, c1825

Japanese geishas serving and entertaining men in the Shikian restaurant along the Sumida River in the Nakazu district
JAPAN: RESTAURANT, c1786. Japanese geishas serving and entertaining men in the Shikian restaurant along the Sumida River in the Nakazu district, Edo (now Tokyo), Japan

JAPAN: GEISHA DANCER, 1874. A Japanese geisha girl practising her dance. Wood engraving, English, 1874

JAPAN: GEISHA DANCE, 1874. Japanese dancing-girl practising. Wood engraving, English, 1874

Geisha and a servant carrying her koto. Print shows two women wearing geta, walking, one carrying a long box. Date 1777, printed later

A geisha on an evening stroll in Fukagawa

Geisha from Fukagawa. Print shows two women walking outside a building, one carrying a paper lantern. Date 1787

The geisha Tomimoto. Date between 1830 and 1844

Japan - Geisha girl with a basket of flowers
Young geisha girl with a basket of flowers. Date: circa 1910s

Japan - Geisha girls mock fighting
Japan - Geisha girls at play. They may be either mock fighting (the geisha on the left appears to have balled fists) or possibly playing scissors-paper-rock, which originated in Japan

Japan - Geisha girl preparing daikon
Japan - Geisha girl preparing (cutting) daikon (white radish), possibly for takuan or bettarazuke dishes. Date: circa 1910s

Japan - Geisha girl with cat
Japan - Geisha girl posing for a photograph holding her pet ginger cat Date: circa 1910s

Poster advertising trips to Japan, featuring a geisha in a red kimono. 20th century

Japan, Kyoto. Rear view close-up of geishas head on Philosophers Path. Credit as: Nancy & Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

A Street vendor of rice wine - Japan
A street vendor serves a female client with rice wine in Kobe, Japan. The man carries the two boxes by means of a pole on his shoulders and cries " Amesake!"

Poster advertising the Williams Typewriter, operated by a geisha in traditional dress

Madame Sada Yacco
The Japanese players at the Criterion theatre in London in a scene from Act II of " The Geisha and the Knight" showing Madame Sada Yacco (or Saddayakko)

Pretty Japanese girl
A Pretty young Japanese girl in a floral kimono, posing seated at a table alongside some orchids

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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.