In the event that maiko turned 15 years old after the numerous years of education, she had to undergo an incredibly unique changeover called mizuage, meaning that their virginity could well be auctioned. The newest onee-san find the potential bidders, dudes that do not only create afford the high rate, and also become prestigious, honourable and you will develop soft. The mother acquired the bids and you will chose the best, because this routine may also accept a significant part of your maiko’s personal debt. The second ceremony try the erikae (“turning of one’s collar”). The fresh new maiko, who had been today officially a woman, reach wear white kimono collars in the place of red-colored, ultimately became a genuine geisha.

The fresh districts in which geisha really works was in fact named hanamachi (flower urban centers). (altro…)