Geiko having makeup applied

Title
Geiko having makeup applied
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.
2021-01142
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum
Credit Line
Gift of Russel Wong

Geiko having makeup appliedHigashiyama ward, Kyoto, 2011Archival pigment print on photo ragThe application of Oshiroi, or “white powder”, begins with the use of a thick wax known as Abura on the bare skin to smoothen the pores.A maiko has a special staff to complete her makeup only on the day of her official debut as a maiko (misedashi). After this, she will have to do it by herself every day.

 

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