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 Japan Japanese Tabacco Pouch w Ojime Woven Straw Kiseruzutsu Meiji ca 1900  US $195.00
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 Japanese Satsuma Wear Signed Bracelet c1900 Meiji Cranes Birds Scenes etc US $222.68
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 Japanese Satsuma Vase Meiji period Circa 1868 Stunning Rare Piece US $183.48
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 Signed MEIJI Bronze Sculpture Asian Elephant Japanese Statue Figure No Reserve US $499.00
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 19th CENTURY JAPANESE Ise KATAGAMI KIMONO STENCIL ART Edo Meiji Period ž‹´™ 307 US $9.99
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Maikup That Has Lasted For Centuries, Not Just Hours
When we hear the word Japan, a vision of the big illuminated city, fills the mind. Take the shinkansen 500 km west and you'll end up at Japan's cultural heart, Kyoto. A contrast from the hustle and bustle of Japan's capital, Kyoto is the tranquil home to undoubtedly the nation's most elegant entertainers: geisha.
Between the 1920s and 1930s, geisha popularity reached its peak. During this time, Gion, the home of geisha entertainment was frequented by many men to watch their favourite performer sing, dance or perform the lengthy tea ceremony. Every geisha or apprentice geisha called maiko were always remembered for their attention to detail and flawless physical appearance.
The beautifully applied make up is one of the most distinctive features. It required accuracy, practice and time to master the technique. First of all, an oil-based cream was rubbed all over the face and neck. The next step would be to apply a bright white lead based cosmetic to the face, nape and neck. The only part of the skin that wasn't painted was a V shape on the nape. During the early twentieth century, geisha stopped using this white cosmetic called ceruse and used rice powder instead. (It was found that ceruse damaged organs are ruined the skin over time). Like other countries in Asia, the Japanese considered fair skin to reflect extreme beauty. This was symbolized by the white make up.
Traditionally, the edges of the eyes and eyebrows were coloured in using charcoal. As modern cosmetics became available, charcoal was replaced with mascara and liquid eyeliner. As well as the white face makeup and dark eyes, the beautifully painted red lips were also eye-catching features. Lipstick wasn't painted in the conventional western way. Instead of painting each lip completely, only the middle of the lips was coloured red. This red area represented a flower bud, a sign of youth and vitality, which were conceived as attractive qualities in a woman.
The secrets of how to flawlessly apply this unique style of make up have been passed on over hundreds of years. Today, geisha still perform and tourists from all over the world flock to Kyoto to experience a day dressed as a maiko. Despite their popularity, the number of geisha is significantly small compared to a few centuries ago. As this beautiful art form diminishes, its influence in culture today continues to grow. The global success of Memoirs of a Geisha and Geisha of Gion only shows how fascination with these extraordinary entertainers will never end.
Meiji Era, Japan.
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Japan Japanese Tabacco Pouch w Ojime Woven Straw Kiseruzutsu Meiji ca 1900 US $195.00
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Japanese Satsuma Wear Signed Bracelet c1900 Meiji Cranes Birds Scenes etc US $222.68
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Japanese Satsuma Vase Meiji period Circa 1868 Stunning Rare Piece US $183.48
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Signed MEIJI Bronze Sculpture Asian Elephant Japanese Statue Figure No Reserve US $499.00
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19th CENTURY JAPANESE Ise KATAGAMI KIMONO STENCIL ART Edo Meiji Period ž‹´™ 307 US $9.99
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The Self Made Man in Meiji Japanese Thought From Salary to Samurai Man Kinmonth US $29.99
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 ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA OLD CAST IRON TETSU TEAPOT CHERRY PLUM BLOSSOM SIGNED US $125.00
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 Orig Japanese Woodblock Print Book VIEWS OF KYOTO Meiji 33 US $45.00
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 Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Pitcher Vase Vessel CRANES BAMBOO Artist Signed US $19.00
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 JAPANESE ANTIQUE 100 YEAR OLD MEIJI ERA PLUM BLOSSOM CERAMIC SAKAZUKI SAKE CUP US $18.00
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 Antique Bronze Asian Japanese Dragon Burner Incesne Meiji Era Tripod Feet US $85.95
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 JAPANESE PRINT BOOK DICTIONARY SET 2 MEIJI 25 US $20.00
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 Metropolitan Museum of Art Cat Spider Japanese Meiji period display plate Toko US $14.99
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 Antique Japanese Meiji Era Arita Imari Plate Fu Dog Marked Chenghua US $24.99
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 Japanese antique Meiji cotton Beautiful boro Patchwork sashiko noragi textile US $98.90
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 Japanese Meiji era Beautiful Indigo dye cotton of the patchwork boro hand spun US $49.90
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 1868 1912Japanese Antique MEIJI SHUNGA Original Drawing Hanging Scroll US $21.50
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 Fine Antique Meiji Japanese Bronze Box with Gold Silver on Copper Crane Japan US $40.06
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 Japanese Bronze Vase c1880 Meiji Period US $19.60
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 Antique Japanese Famille Rose Meiji Cabinet Plate US $47.03
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 BRASS COPPER JAPANESE MEIJI PAPER KNIFE PAGE TURNER of DEMON ONI US $78.39
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 Antique Meiji Showa Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Shaped Crane Dish US $15.67
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 ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED BAMBOO PAGE TURNER SHOWING MAN FISHING US $15.67
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 Unusual Antique Edo Meiji Japanese Arita Large Porcelain Green Prunus Bowl US $18.03
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 LARGE 19thC JAPANESE MEIJI HAND PAINTED SATSUMA VASE US $7.83
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 Japanese Oriental Porcelain Sake Bottle Meiji 1868 1913 Signed Unglazed Foot Rim US $20.37
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 KOGYO Original Meiji Period Japanese Woodblock Print US $39.99
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 Japanese Antique Meiji Period Hand Painted Satsuma Vase Tulip Bowl US $7.83
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 OLD JAPANESE TEA KETTLE MADE FROM PRE MEIJI BRONZE MIRRORS US $107.50
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 Kutani Eggshell Cup Saucer Japanese Meiji Porcelain SIGNED VTG Antique OLD US $10.49
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 OLD ANTIQUE UNUSUAL AND RARE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA VASE US $52.99
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 2 Signed Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vases w Birds Flowers Bamboo 6 ea US $238.00
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 Japanese Sterling Silver Dragons Eagle Talon Sugar Tongs Meiji RARE US $103.50
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 Antique Japanese Meiji Goldstone Cloisonne Vase with PHOENIX DRAGONS 105 US $436.00
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 Pair of Signed Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Millefleur Million Flower Vases US $199.00
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 Original WWII Japanese Navy Meiji 16 Kyu Gunto Sword Leather Scabbard US $215.00
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 Antique 1800s JAPANESE SANDAL Charm MEIJI PERIOD Silver Hallmarked US $9.99
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 VERY RARE 19th Century JAPAN RED CROSS SAKE CUP dated 1890 MEIJI ERA JAPANESE US $1.04
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 Antique 1800s JAPANESE LANTERN Charm MEIJI PERIOD Silver Hallmarked US $9.99
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 Antique Japanese Carved Hammered Copper Bronze Metal Tea Ceremony Bowl Meiji NR US $9.99
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 Exquisite Antique Meiji Tokyo School Japanese Bronze Okimono Elephant Sculpture US $350.00
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 ANTIQUE MEIJI JAPANESE CARVED OX BONE OKIMONO MAN BASKET SIGNED NR US $31.00
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 Pair Japanese Satsuma Hexagonal Miniature Vases Meiji Period Signed Gyokuzan US $950.00
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 ANTIQUE 132 YEAR OLD MEIJI ERA JAPANESE BRONZE COIN 2 SEN 1880 DAI NIPPON US $1.25
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 Antique Meiji Taisho Era Japanese Merchants Soroban Abacus US $.99
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