geiko

She calls the geiko to her side and thanks her tearfully for taking such good care of her husband.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

She calls the geiko to her side and thanks her tearfully for taking such good care of her husband.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

In Gion Kobu we don’t refer to ourselves as geisha meaning “artist” but use the more specific term geiko,“woman of art.”

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

In Gion Kobu we don’t refer to ourselves as geisha meaning “artist” but use the more specific term geiko,“woman of art.”

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

The first kimono I wore as a geiko was a formal crested one made of black silk, embellished with a pattern of tie-dyed and embroidered seashells.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

But she also knew that the only collateral she had against her debts was her future earnings, and that being a geiko was the quickest way for her to earn money.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

But she also knew that the only collateral she had against her debts was her future earnings, and that being a geiko was the quickest way for her to earn money.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

Accordingly, I will use the terms geiko and maiko throughout the rest of this book.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

Accordingly, I will use the terms geiko and maiko throughout the rest of this book.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002

One of our geiko was the biggest star in Gion Kobu.

Geisha, A Life Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown 2002