What's this? A postcard in my collection of vintage Japanese postcards. Feel free to add comments or questions below the image. Click on "add comment." All postcards are owned by Philbert Ono and not for sale.
Maiko with umbrella
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The quickest way to tell if she is a geisha or maiko is by looking at her back. The tell-tale sign of a maiko is her long obi sash hanging down behind. Whereas the geisha's sash has a short knot instead.
From: CW
(Oct 10, 2004 23:31)
Plus the inside is with red and white matterial. Geisha wear white inside.
From: ann
(Jun 26, 2005 20:59)
this postcard is beautiful and captivating
