Geisha
Subtitle: a living tradition
By: Kyoko Aihara
Publisher: Carlton
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781844424900
Copyright date: 1999
Subjects: Geishas; Social life and customs; Manners and customs
Description: Geisha descibes every aspect of the often harsh lives of these remarkable women: their elaborate dress, hair and make-up; the ceremonies and rituals in which they are involved; their accomplishment in traditional artistic skills and their relationships with men and the outside world.
Notes: Includes index.

Originally published: 1999.
Table of contents: title: Kyoto's hanamachi community; title: Maiko; title: Life of a geiko; title: Maiko and geiko look; title: Artistic accomplishments; title: Banquets and performances; title: Calendar of events; title: Modern life in the hanamachis.