If dressing in an ethnically-inspired costume makes you feel uncomfortable or you\u2019re not quite sure what a \u201cGeisha\u201d is; it may be worth learning a little more about these icons of Japanese culture.\u00a0 Contrary to what many Americans believe; a geisha is not a prostitute.\u00a0 The word \u201cgeisha\u201d is translated to mean \u201cartist\u201d or \u201cartisan.\u201d When translated literally into English, \u201cgeisha\u201d means performing artist.<\/p>\n
What kind of performance would one expect to see from Japanese \u201cgeisha girls?\u201d\u00a0 These female entertainers perform many different Japanese arts, including elegant dance performances to classical music.<\/p>\n
Kimono costumes and traditional geisha costumes can be found in most Halloween stores, but these costume-shop versions are not the kind of kimono dresses that can be worn as a wardrobe piece; they are typically made from cheap fabrics with very little attention to detail.<\/p>\n
If you were truly inspired by the best-selling novel, \u201cMemoirs of a Geisha\u201d by Arthur Golden, you might understand how the kimono geisha costume became a fad.\u00a0 And once you see the beauty and craftsmanship of genuine kimonos, you probably won\u2019t want<\/em> to buy a \u201ccostume\u201d version of a kimono.\u00a0 Surprisingly, the real thing is almost as affordable.<\/p>\n How does one become a real \u201cgeisha?\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Before you commit to wearing a geisha costume this Halloween, it may help to know a few facts about real Japanese geishas.\u00a0 Many people don\u2019t realize this, but there is more than one way to become a geisha.<\/p>\n One path is to become an apprentice, also known as a maiko, is to work with a mentor or master geisha.\u00a0 Maikos work very hard at their training and are only paid about half as much as other lower-level performers.\u00a0 Plus, before a new \u201cgeisha trainee\u201d can move out on her own and start earning money, she must repay the teacher for the cost of her training.\u00a0 Most current geisha women would agree that it\u2019s better to start out as an apprentice before the age of 21 and work up the skills needed to become a professional.<\/p>\n Another way to become a geisha is to enter the geisha community at an older age.\u00a0 Any woman over the age of 21 is considered too old to become a maiko; however a year\u2019s worth of training is typically required before one would be considered a fully-trained geisha.<\/p>\n Formal arts training may be done in special geisha school or with a master geisha who is willing to share her skills privately.\u00a0 Social skills are an important element in the success of geisha girls, which often means they must build a support network.\u00a0 While they may appear flirtatious or playful, geisha are often intelligent women who entertain clients with dancing or music. They learn these skills at special schools found in every hanamachi, or geisha district.<\/p>\n The unique look of geisha women<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The elaborate clothing worn by geisha women stands out just as beautifully as their hair and makeup. The makeup is worn in various different ways and assists us with age recognition. Different hairstyles and pins signify the stages of one’s development. For example, a younger geisha will have shorter eyebrows while longer eyebrows display maturity and age. Perhaps one of their \u201csignature\u201d looks is how they cover their faces in white rice powder.\u00a0 This makes the rest of their makeup very noticeable.\u00a0 Overall, applying geisha make up is a very long and tedious process.<\/p>\n A word about geisha Halloween costumes <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Geisha Halloween costumes replicate the elegant and stunning look of the Japanese women. Geisha costumes are sexy, fun and flirtatious, and they represent the sexier side of the Japanese culture. Geisha costumes will offer endless hours of entertainment at the parties while providing for easy arousal and fantasy scenarios at home.<\/p>\n People from every culture are fascinated by geisha women.\u00a0 What better way could there be to make a great impression at your next Halloween party?\u00a0 Simply apply geisha-like makeup, put your hair in a loose bun held in place by chopsticks, and show up wearing a sexy kimono.\u00a0 After the party, your kimono can be slipped on after a dip in the hot tub or worn over a swim suit on a cruise ship.\u00a0 Wear it as a comfortable robe around the house or cinch the waist with an obi and it makes a beautiful dress.<\/p>\n
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