Geisha, or person of the arts, are traditional Japanese artist-entertainers. They were most popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and are still in existence today, although the numbers are dwindling.

Geisha in flamboyant kimono protecting her makeup with a fan, Kyoto, Japan

Maiko girl in beautiful kimono, Kyoto, Japan

Maiko girl (Geisha apprentice) walking in a Japanese garden, Kyoto, Japan

Maiko girl (Geisha apprentice) looking back, Kyoto, Japan

Maiko (Geisha apprentice) in blue kimono posing with her paraphernalia in the Gion quarter of Kyoto, Japan

Maiko (Geisha apprentice) in blue kimono posing with her paraphernalia in the Gion quarter of Kyoto, Japan

Two Geisha apprentice (Maiko) performing tea ceremony in Kitano Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Maiko girl (Geisha apprentice) walking in a Japanese garden, Kyoto, Japan

Elaborated hair dress and kimonos of Geisha, Kyoto, Japan

Two Maiko girls (Geisha apprentice) in the Gion district, Kyoto, Japan

Maiko girl (Geisha apprentice) leaving Japanese Teahouse, Kyoto, Japan

White faced lady making up for a festival in Kyoto, Japan

White faced girls dressing up during a ceremony Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Two little Maiko girls posing in front of Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto, Japan

Little Maiko girl posing in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan

Portrait of a little white faced girl in kimono, Kyoto, Japan

Portrait of little Maiko girl posing in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan

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