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Geisha is a gentle, ancient art of seduction and female companionship
perfected over the centuries in Japan. Geisha has always been linked
with dancing and it most probably began in various ancient religious
practices. In the nineteenth century, most of the commonly used
Geisha dances that one finds today, like the cherry dance, were
developed.
Red is an important element in Geisha art. The women will wear bright
red lipstick, or a red kimono, or red shoes. There is in fact a
word in Japanese, ko itten, which means “touch of scarlet.”
And this word is used as an affectionate name for a young woman
in whom a man has a romantic interest. Red is therefore a color
of beauty and happiness. Men find red erotic, especially when it
is worn on the undergarments of a beautiful young Geisha. It is
a goal, a desire, a place of passion.
The Geisha girls wear very distinctive dress. In the early years,
the Geisha wore garments that were almost warrior-like, as their
customers were mostly shoguns. Then, the kimono became traditional,
with the color, pattern, and style dependent on the season. Nevertheless,
no matter the season, the kimono has three layers – a decorative
outer layer, and two under layers, the outer more coveted than the
inner. On her feet, a Geisha wears the traditional wooden clog.
The Geisha also has a special hairstyle. It is worn up, with a fastener
in the back that keeps it in place, encircling the face. Elaborate
hairpieces and hair combs also adorn the hair. On the face, the
white make up with red markings is worn. Each Geisha has her own
distinct make up, and it speaks very much of her creative spirit.
Most important is the bright red lipstick, which expresses a Geisha’s
femininity. It emphasizes delicacy, girlishness, and the desired
miniature effect.
This series by Slastyonov is a kind of “spoof” on the
Geisha tradition. The model is white, with blue eyes and blonde
hair. She is clearly less made up than an average Japanese Geisha.
But she is beautiful nonetheless. She loves to serve, to please
her man. She is as much about entertainment as she is about companionship.
Her pleasure is the pleasure of her customer. She is a lady of the
night, but a respectful one. If you treat her right, she will give
you all that you desire.
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