The white kimono collar worn by the geiko

Title
The white kimono collar worn by the geiko
Creator
Russel Wong
Year/Period
2011
Region
Kyoto, Japan
Object Type
digital photographic prints, digital fine art prints
Material
ink, rag paper
Technique
photographic processes, printing (process)
Dimension
Image size: 38.0 x 25.0 cm,
Frame size: 54.0 x 41.3 cm,
Image size: 35.6 x 23.0 cm
Accession No.
2021-01098
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum
Credit Line
Gift of Russel Wong

The white kimono collar worn by the geikoKyoto, 2011Archival pigment print on photo ragThe white collar marks the graduation from maiko to geiko. Maiko are not permitted to wear a kimono with a white collar.

 

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