Vintage Printable - My Little China Doll

Free Vintage Printable

My Little China Doll Ephemera...

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Free Vintage Images - Asian Geisha Girl

Free Vintage Image

Asian Geisha

Perfect for ATCs, Mixed Media,

Altered Art, or other Paper Arts projects!!!

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300 dpi printable

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FREE Vintage Images - Geisha

Konnichiwa...

"Hello" in Japanese...

Did you know that "Geisha"
are traditional Japanese female performing artists,
which includes dancing and playing instruments?

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Geisha are single
and must retire if they choose to marry.
Therefore, one can never be married
to a Geisha...

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Geisha can start the five-year training
as young as 15 yrs old...

These young apprentices
are called, "Maiko"...
or "dancing girl".

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The very first Geisha were men,

circa 18th century...

Eventually, Geisha
became a female occupation...

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During training, girls wear different kimonos,
wigs, and white face make-up
based on their stage of training.

There is a great difference
between make-up worn by
a Maiko and by a graduated Geisha.

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Geisha are not submissive.
In fact, many Geisha are very successful
businesswomen in Japan!

Arigatou!
{thank-you!}

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I hope you enjoyed this brief history tidbit
accompanied with these lovely vintage images...

I like the first image - it's my fave! :)