Geiko having makeup applied

Title

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.