浮世から
A Japan blog with a focus on the traditional. Expressing the wa (和) aesthetic in images both historic and modern.
I will do monthly features when I have the time. You can view past features at the link below.
Geiko Fukusuke 1930s (by Blue Ruin1)
Geiko (Geisha) Fukusuke, wearing a rinzu (figured silk) kimono with a delicate honmon pattern of interlocking swastikas (a Buddhist motif), interspersed with flowers and arabesques.
Geisha in Kyoto: Kofuku II by Danigoldenbear on Flickr.
geiko Kofuku
Ichifuku as maiko (SOURCE)
omg!! these gifs sets are soooo good!!! - TSM
Maiko Momotaro - Sakkou Hairstyle 1920s (by Blue Ruin1)
“Originally believed to be worn by married women of the merchant class during the late Edo period (1603-1868), starting in the Meiji era (1868-1912) the sakkou was the hairstyle worn by apprentice geisha in the weeks leading up to their debut as full-fledged geisha. “
(Voyages en Photographie)
(Source: thisisthewaywelearn)
maiko Katsumi by YSDNBHR on Flickr
