Does anyone know about Geisha if so can you tell us about them please?

Answer 1

Geisha are living moving works of art. They train for many years to become a full Geisha, and prior to that stage in their profession there are a few different titles they will go through.

She begins her training around the age of 15 as a Minarai or Hangyoku, she may attend banquets with her designated onee-san (older sister), learn and observe but she is not allowed to entertain.

She becomes a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) around the age of 18. She wears very elaborate beautiful kimono and obi, their fashion stands out more than that of a full Geisha.

She will wear 5 different hairstyles during her time as a Maiko to signify the different stages of her training.

She will be schooled in the arts of dance, music, song, tea, and conversation. She is now allowed to entertain at events, but still attends them with her older sister.

Around the age of 20 to 22 she will go through a 'turning of the collar' ceremony, to become a full Geisha. The collar of her naga juban (under kimono) will now be changed from red to white, she was have a new hair style (usually a wig), and will become a full Geisha.

As a Geisha (or Geiko, depending on the region) she is now allowed to charge her patrons full price for her time. She is fully skilled in her arts, and is a perfect beautiful artist.