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Two European girls dressed as Geishas playing music
Two European girls dressed as Geishas playing music (on a Shamisen-style instrument) during the tea ceremony. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Acting Acts Attire Ceremonial Ceremony Dressed Enact Geisha Geishas Instrument Pretend Pretending Pretends Recreation Shamisen Stringed Tradition Recreate Reenact
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1. Title: "A European Enchantment with the East: Two Girls Emulating Geisha Culture in a Circa 1910s Tea Ceremony" This photograph captures the essence of intercultural fascination and appreciation as it portrays two European girls, dressed in authentic Geisha attire, engaging in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony while playing music on a Shamisen-style instrument. The image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the historical context of the early 1900s when the West was increasingly drawn to the exotic allure of Japanese culture. The girls, adorned in intricate kimonos and elaborate obi sashes, exude an air of grace and poise as they enact the time-honored customs of the Geisha world. Their commitment to the role is further emphasized by their meticulous makeup, including the iconic white face powder and crimson lips, as well as their carefully coiffed hairstyles. The Shamisen, a three-stringed Japanese instrument, lies between them, its bridge delicately poised above the lacquered body. With focused expressions, the girls pluck the strings, producing melodic notes that fill the room and add to the serene ambiance of the tea ceremony. This photograph serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of Japanese culture and the desire of these European girls to connect with and understand it on a deeper level. It also highlights the rich history of cross-cultural exchange and the ways in which traditions can be both preserved and recreated in new and intriguing ways.
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