Seen the movie or read the book, But don't really understand the true meaning of a Geisha. All the information you need is on this page!

There is a Geisha, Geiko and Maiko. A Geisha and Geiko are very similar. The difference is in the customs and traditions they practice. Geisha is the most common form, and is known by foreighners compared to Geiko. Geisha is the tokyo dialect to Geiko, And Geiko the Kyoto dialect.

A Maiko usually in the past where children who were sold because their parents coulden't afford to keep them. A Maiko from a very young age undergoes training, singing, dancing, the art of conversation among other things in school. The Okiya, The Geisha house she lives in pays for her tuition, food, and kimono's.

When she is older the Maiko will repay her debt to Okiya threw her performances.
A Geisha means ''person of the arts''. And a Maiko means ''dancing child''.

Maiko's kimono's are very bright with long obi bows, While Geisha's are less astronivous. A way to tell her position. Another way is based by her makeup.

Please study this and you will know the true meaning of Geisha's, Maiko's and Gaiko's.

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