One of the most popular images, a symbol of a real woman-temptress, many representatives of the fair sex wish to repeat the geisha costume. In the literal sense of the word, geishas are people of art. They are the ones who hold the famous tea ceremonies in Japan and maintain a conversation with the guests of the establishment. And they act as a model of a versatile, charming and dignified woman. Today it will be told how to make a geisha costume with your own hands.
The main features of the image
Since geisha are mostly popular in Japan, their clothing style also suggests a national motive. For the appearance of a geisha are characteristic:
- kimono;
- a fan or an umbrella;
- okobo sandals with wooden soles;
- high hairstyle with flowers and accessories;
- whitened face and bright makeup.
Perhaps this is the basis of what is included in the geisha costume.
By repeating all or part of these points, you will get a recognizable image.
Kimono
Today, stores offer many options for ready-made kimonos for every taste and budget. If buying a ready-made kimono is not possible, there is an option to rent it in one of the salons offering such a service. The price for one day is significantly different from the purchase of the finished one.
You can also search for kimonos on Chinese sites. Prices there are much lower than domestic stores offer. If you could not find a kimono, you can replace it with a long Japanese-style silk robe. The only thing that will have to be replaced in this case is the belt. Because the kimono belt is distinguished by its width. Below is a pattern of an obi belt, along which you can repeat this element of the image of a geisha.
Accessory in hands
In almost all photographs of geishas, one of two accessories can be seen: a flat umbrella or a fan. In order to make the image more realistic, we advise you to buy either one or the other. Of course, finding a Japanese umbrella can be problematic. But to find a fan is quite real. Choose models decorated with flowers, symbolic sakura or hieroglyphs. This will give even greater credibility to the geisha costume. At the event where you are going to appear in this way, try to observe the slowness and smooth movements that are characteristic of Japanese geisha. Keep the fan open, slightly fanning yourself with it.
Geisha shoes
Since buying real okobo sandals one or more times can be too expensive, you need to come up with an alternative. For example, well complement the image of wedges on wedges. It is desirable that the sole of the shoe was made under a tree or simply in brown tones. If you create a geisha costume for a girl, then, of course, you will have to refuse a wedge heel. Replace it with ordinary slates or leather sandals, suitable in style.
Hairstyle and makeup
Even if you managed to assemble a real geisha costume, you definitely can not do without a traditional hairstyle and makeup. They are too bright in the image of these mistresses. Repeating a geisha’s hairstyle is quite difficult, especially without certain skills. But for a thematic image, any high hairstyle or bun is suitable. Decorate your hair with fresh flowers and massive accessories. For greater similarity, you can get hair sticks that are fixed in the hair crosswise. Also, do not forget to stock up on hairspray, because the hairstyle must hold tight to the head, be collected.
To create makeup you will also need some skill. You can try to repeat the make-up by looking at the photo of the geisha or watching a video on how to make such a make-up.
Try to repeat this feminine and mysterious image yourself. And also bring something of your own into it, making the image truly unique. Such a suit obviously will not go unnoticed by others and will be remembered for a long time.