The male equivalent of a geisha is a Taikomochi. They were actually the "original geisha". Women didn't enter the profession until a little later on.
Geisha first began to make an appearance around the year 1750. The original geisha were men, not women. Women did not take on the profession until some time later. Geisha are living moving works of art. They train for many years before they become a full Geisha. Learning the arts of dance, music, song, tea, and conversation. They are very beautiful and elegant women. True artists of their profession.
Geisha retire often for many reasons. The reason can be personal, financial etc.. A Geisha must remain single through the entire span of her time as a Geisha, if she chooses to marry she must retire before doing so. Sometimes a Geisha will choose to retire when she feels she has repaid her dept to the Okiya for financing her training, or when she feels she has spent enough time in said profession and it is time to move on. Some women will also retire from being active Geisha to take over or run an Okiya (Geisha house) of their own.
Geisha are probably inspired by the Geisha that have come before them. Geisha themselves are living works of art.
Geisha usually become 'full-fledged Geisha' around the ages of 20 to 22.
The male equivalent of a geisha is a Taikomochi. They were actually the "original geisha". Women didn't enter the profession until a little later on.
I've never heard of a Chinese geisha. It's a Japanese word, and traditionally a Japanese profession.
Geisha first began to make an appearance around the year 1750. The original geisha were men, not women. Women did not take on the profession until some time later. Geisha are living moving works of art. They train for many years before they become a full Geisha. Learning the arts of dance, music, song, tea, and conversation. They are very beautiful and elegant women. True artists of their profession.
Geisha retire often for many reasons. The reason can be personal, financial etc.. A Geisha must remain single through the entire span of her time as a Geisha, if she chooses to marry she must retire before doing so. Sometimes a Geisha will choose to retire when she feels she has repaid her dept to the Okiya for financing her training, or when she feels she has spent enough time in said profession and it is time to move on. Some women will also retire from being active Geisha to take over or run an Okiya (Geisha house) of their own.
The main character in "Memoirs of a Geisha" is Sayuri, a young girl who is sold into the geisha profession. Other significant characters include Hatsumomo, a jealous and malicious geisha, and Mameha, Sayuri’s mentor and friend. The story follows Sayuri's journey as she navigates the complex world of geisha society in pre-World War II Japan.
One book character who wears a kimono is "Sayuri" from the book and movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden. Sayuri is a young Japanese girl who becomes a geisha and wears beautiful kimonos as part of her profession.
Geisha were main parts of 'Geisha, a life' and 'Memoirs of a Geisha'
Geisha are probably inspired by the Geisha that have come before them. Geisha themselves are living works of art.
Geisha are associated with Japan.
The Geisha was created in 1896.
Geisha's are most commonly associated with Japan.
Her name is Saiyuri.