10 facts about geisha that you're not sure about

Not only does she have great singing skills, the geisha also impresses others because of their perfect, rare blemishes. However, there are many secrets hidden behind their aura that we still don't know.

Always equated with the village girls, but actually, geisha is the real artist in the land of cherry blossoms. Besides possessing many excellent singing skills, they also have a charismatic spirit that makes it impossible to keep their eyes off. Even geisha are also enrolled in history books like many other famous characters. However, few can fully understand all the secrets and ups and downs of these top-notch practices.

1. Geisha - the creator of the trend

It will not be exaggerated if the geisha is the creator of the trend in Japan.

Years ago, geisha were once considered a true fashion icon. What they wear, the accessories they use will definitely be hunted by the Funeral Sisters. As a result, many shops have boldly "donated" things to geisha for the purpose of promoting their products.

2. Cross-country artists

They even went to perform in many countries.

As mentioned above, geisha are well trained. Its singing skills can be said to have reached the upper ranks. Therefore, they were invited to tour all over the world, not just Japan.

3. Geisha also buy fun for women

Watching the show geisha is also a pleasure for many women.

In fact, geisha also buy fun for women, not just men like we always think. They are mostly true fans of geisha. These people even consider geisha as their standard model. Seeing idols performing for them is a pleasure.

4. Famous people in Japanese society

Rarely appear but just walk to the street, geisha will attract many eyes.

It can be said that geisha was considered an A-star in Japanese society at that time. Rarely will anyone see the geisha perform if they are not a notorious politician or merchant.

5. Being a geisha means being out of school

Young girls will have to quit school if they want to be a geisha.

For young girls who dreamed of being a geisha, they were often forced to leave school early to attend training at a boarding school called okiya and began to practice hardship.

6. Age also affects dress colors

Young geisha often wear red clothes.

It is known that the young geisha often wear eye-catching red outfits while the "older" geisha prefer to choose kimono with more elegant colors. In addition, they also have the habit of makeup with bright white chalk, eyebrows and bold lipstick to create a magic effect under the candlelight.

7. Otokoshi is actually a man

The man who helped the geisha in clothing was actually a man.

We always think that otokoshi (who helps geisha wear kimono) is a woman but in fact, they are true men. Often, geisha only wear makeup for themselves but rarely wear kimono on their own.

8. Brooches - super expensive accessories

Geisha brooches usually cost more than hundred million.

Overall, brooches are the geisha's most expensive side . Pochhiri, the brooch on their obi costing approximately $ 5,000 (more than 110 million VND) and their hairpin cost up to $ 40,000 (nearly 900 million VND).

9. Geisha - work is never relaxing

Geisha often never get the proper rest.

Because of work pressure, geisha are almost never allowed to rest and relax properly. Even at home, they could not lie on their backs and always had to sit upright. Not only that, they always have to keep the image so as not to be a bad example for the juniors.

10. Performing only in vip area

Because it is a language song, they only perform at the VIP area.

In addition to some public activities, geisha often never perform in crowded places. They only perform at ryotei or ochaya, tea room vip is dedicated to the political world or traders.