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The very first geishas were men, entertaining customers waiting to see the most popular and gifted courtesans (oiran).[8] The forerunners of the female geisha were the teenage odoriko ("dancing girls"):[9] expensively trained as chaste dancers-for-hire. In the 1680s, they were popular paid entertainers in the private homes of upper-class samurai,[10] though many had turned to prostitution by the early 18th century. Those who were no longer teenagers (and could no longer style themselves odoriko[11]) adopted other names-one being "geisha", after the male entertainers. The first woman known to have called herself geisha was a Fukagawa prostitute, in about 1750.[12] She was a skilled singer and shamisen-player named Kikuya who was an immediate success, making female geisha extremely popular in 1750s Fukagawa.[13] As they became more widespread throughout the 1760s and 1770s, many began working only as entertainers (rather than prostitutes) often in the same establishments as male geisha.
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Did geishas get tattos?
No, I don't think they did get any tattos! I only think that because, Geishas wanted to keep their natural beauty. So that's why they don't want tattos.
What were the effects of world war 2 on geishas?
i dont know the answer yet. Please ask again later. :D
Where did jeans first appear?
On peoples legs.
When did the first virus appear?
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When did art classes first appear in schools?
1924
When was Glass Geishas created?
Glass Geishas was created in 2012.
What is the approximate date geishas appeared?
Geisha first made an appearance around the year 1750.
What are the release dates for Dance of Geishas - 1906?
Dance of Geishas - 1906 was released on: USA: May 1906
What country are Geishas asscociated with?
Japan.
What countery are geishas associated with?
Japan.
What country is geishas assocated with?
Geishas are traditionally associated with Japan. They are highly skilled female entertainers who perform various arts such as dancing, singing, and playing traditional musical instruments.
What type of make up do geishas wear?
Geishas do not wear makeup but they paint their faces, Its a different concept where they have to look different from the crowd.
In what country would you find Geishas?
Japan.
What is China's culture best known for?
the geishas.
Are geisha's Chinese or Japanese?
Geishas are Japanese.
One thing Japan has that Americans don't have?
geishas
Where are all of the kimon o girls?
Geishas are in Japan.
