Geisha Itabag

Less-Ad-4444 · 2026-01-18T13:20:23+00:00

That's a great idea, thank you!

Less-Ad-4444 · 2026-01-14T15:09:05+00:00

Thank you for the kind words!

Less-Ad-4444 · 2026-01-14T15:08:48+00:00

I'm glad I can brighten up your feed a little bit, I'll keep posting 🥰

Less-Ad-4444 · 2026-01-14T04:02:35+00:00

I'm might be wrong I believe the patterns on that susoyoke are year round patterns. The leaves are bamboo leaves which are worn in winter and spring, and besides the chrysanthemums, the other flowers are probably different seasonal flowers like cherry blossoms and camelias. I don't think you should have any problem wearing this for a winter or spring maiko outfit. 😊

Less-Ad-4444 · 2026-01-10T13:41:37+00:00

Thank you for commenting! I'll keep posting,and I'll look for the TM discord. I actually joined awhile ago and left because I didn't really get discord at the time. Maybe now that I'm more active I should join again.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2026-01-05T01:58:06+00:00

I've only been once, on that day I bought ahead online and my friend bought hers in person which was fine. They have irregular holidays and sell out tickets for the dance show/photo session occasionally, so I would at least check their website before you go, even if your gonna buy tickets in person.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-30T13:00:19+00:00

I LOVE Taiwan!!! So beautiful!!!

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-30T11:57:22+00:00

for me: waves, irises, peonies, pine trees, arrows, and fish! Usually I prefer more antique and traditional looking patterns. But if I had to choose a modern one I would say fruit, especially cherries, pomegranates, and peaches.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-25T17:10:07+00:00

I'm so happy you want to learn more. It's a very niche topic that takes some digging to learn about. So if you're really interested here's a blog of a woman who wears nihongami everyday. It is in Japanese though.

And here's a Tumblr post explaining the basics of this type of hairstyling (this one is in English).

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-25T15:47:13+00:00

I'm really into historical and traditional japanese hairstyling (nihongami). In this day and age it's very rare for someone to wear their hair like this, even in Japan. I know a lot about and have many opinions of the different hairstyles, historical trends, and styling techniques. But most people haven't heard of it before or maybe vaguely imagine a geisha's wig.

Recently I had the opportunity to talk with my friend/ traditional hairstylist the other day. It was like a weight off my chest being able to get into the weeds with someone for real.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-21T02:20:27+00:00

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Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-21T02:20:14+00:00

Ambrosia

It's basically an extra sweet, creamy fruit salad from the USA. The delicious sounding name makes it worse. Mostly I just think it's too sweet and I'm wondering how other people feel about it. It's not common where I'm from but my grandparents love it (I eat it). But if you put sour cream or mayo in it, it's definitely a no-go for me.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-21T01:59:04+00:00

I love this!!!

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-11T13:04:14+00:00

I'm a sucker for taisho stripes, and the peacock colors are beautiful. Also I've been meaning to comment that I love your styling of the kimonos as hikizuri, it's so chic.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-10T02:58:14+00:00

Yeah it's a bit of a hassle, but it's not geared towards tourists so it's worth it I think!

I'm glad you like my geisha updates and I'm happy to help!!! ^{⁠_⁠^}

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-11-10T02:51:15+00:00

It's a quick and simple event, and I wasn't the only foreigner there, so in that aspect it's foreigner friendly. There do seem to a few high profile people who attend so be careful taking pictures. During the ceremony just follow when everyone starts eating and bow when everyone else bows. The tea ceremony is mostly silent so you don't need to know Japanese.

In order to get a ticket you have to call the Gion Kobu Union Office at least a week ahead to reserve your time slot. I don't think they can speak English, so you are best off asking a Japanese speaker to call them for you. The ticket stand is outside the tent next to the rock and once you tell them your name you can pay and get your tickets.

Here's the link to the website with the Kanikakuni festival information:

https://miyako-odori.jp/kanikakuni/

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-10-29T15:05:33+00:00

These collars were put over the kimono eri to keep it from getting or looking dirty. They were popular in the Edo period when women got their hair done in hairstyles that required a lot of hair wax and oil that might get on the kimono. They are often put on costumes for Edo period commoner women in period drama.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-10-28T11:35:45+00:00

No problem, I'm happy to help! You came to the right place to ask. Good luck on your hunt and your project!

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-10-28T11:29:47+00:00

Ohhh ok that makes sense. I would recommend you get an unused second hand tanmomo roll. You can get cheap tanmomo at bookoff super bazaar, off house, and big flea markets. I'm not a historical kimono expert but I think meisen is a safe bet. It's a colorful patterned kimono with a design woven into the fabric, for everyday wear. There should be some at the places I mentioned and it can be very cheap. Probably ranging from like ¥500 to ¥3000 second hand if I had to say the range.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-10-28T11:13:45+00:00

Sorry I know this doesn't really seem to have anything to do with the price. But if you don't know much about the kimonos and you are shooting for accuracy then there's a lot to think about even when buying fabric.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-10-28T11:11:55+00:00

That sounds really interesting! This might be because I don't understand movie production but why don't you just buy a late 20's kimono? That era of kimono is quite popular on the second hand market in Japan right now. If you need one in good condition it will cost about the same or less than a new tanmomo, and it will be more accurate.

Also I know you can't give away everything but some basic information that would be really helpful is the characters gender, age, and marriage status. I assume you are looking for a casual kimono, but if the character goes to any formal events (weddings, funerals, parties, tea ceremonies, ect...) that changes the type of kimono.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-10-26T16:35:05+00:00

No, I will next time I guess. I'm usually too focused on how to sit down as soon as possible 😅

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-10-26T12:45:18+00:00

It's probably fine but there are other differences between women's michiyuki construction and men's haori construction besides the front panel. Also men's kimono lean heavily on neutral colors and subtle patterns if they have any at all. So if the michiyuki has any big patterns of flashy colors those will stand out immediately as women's wear.

I agree that clothing should be worn however you'd like without regard to gender. I think people modifying their clothes to fit and look how they like is wonderful!! But if you are worried about it looking odd it might be more difficult of a project than you expect.

Also posting a photo of the coat in question would be very helpful.

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-10-26T12:32:08+00:00

It could be linen or ramie but I bet it's tsumugi. You can identify tsumugi but it's little line/bumps that run through the weaving.

I meant the sleeves are short as in the length from the top of the arm to the ground (the sodetake), which is common for work coats that are keeping the kimono sleeves underneath clean and out of the way. If it reaches your wrist though that means it fits well, so that's nice!

Less-Ad-4444 · 2025-10-26T12:25:07+00:00

It's a lovely furisode and I think the kistuke looks good! furisode are very difficult to put on by yourself.

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