What are geisha and maiko?

Japanese geisha and maiko are unique cultures in Japan. And Tokyo and Osaka, which were born in17th century. But geisha and maiko are essentially different. Geisha only show their talents and seldom sell themselves. Japanese geisha are generally regarded as artists. Prostitutes and single prostitutes next to female characters are just to distinguish the gender of artists, which does not mean that they are sex workers engaged in sex work.

Maiko to geisha is a process from high to low. In contrast, it is the difference in appearance and dress. The more elegant the appearance, the higher the level. Because the high level attracts guests through talent, not their own appearance advantages. And those who wear gorgeous clothes are generally maiko. The level is relatively low. But it does distinguish maiko from geisha, as can be seen from the appearance decoration.

You can tell from the hair accessories. Maiko's hair accessories are very gorgeous, with flower curtains. Geisha rarely wear hair ornaments, and there will be a big comb on her head, with at most two small ornaments for ornament.

Followed by hair style. Maiko's hairstyle looks like a peach from the front. Tighten the top of your head. The hair on the temple is real hair, which will show the ears. But the geisha's hairstyle, if viewed from the front, has the same width from top to bottom. The hair next to the ear is a wig, which will cover the ear.

The third is the different color of lips. Maiko's lips will only be painted on the lower lip or upper and lower lips. On the other hand, geisha paint their lips red.

There are also differences on the collar. The collar of geisha clothes is very elegant, while the collar of maiko is mostly red with many complicated patterns.

Maiko's belt is very long, and it will be gorgeous and complicated, while geisha's belt is very short, noble and elegant.