Why do geishas sleep on Takamakura?

A taka-makura (translation: tall pillow) is essentially a small support stand for the neck designed to keep hair perfectly in tact as you sleep.

Can geisha marry?

Geisha cannot get married. The rule of this profession is “being married to the art, not a man”. If they want to get married, they have to quit the job. Once they quit, it’s usually impossible to come back, however they can debut from the beginning in a different city, under a different name and rules.

Can geisha have boyfriends?

But Geisha Can Get Married Geisha aren’t allowed to have a boyfriend. But in the course of work, of entertaining patrons with Japan’s highest forms of cultural entertainment, a patron may become fond of a particular geisha.

What did geisha eat?

For instance, to keep their skin (and minds) clear, geisha maintain a conventional Japanese diet complete with things like antioxidant-rich green tea, rice, and seaweed, giving new life to the age-old phrase: You are what you eat.

What is a takamakura?

The height of the takamakura can range from three to seven inches (or seven to 18 cm). The most ordinary and widely known version features a lacquered wooden base. It can come with a sobagara (蕎麦殻) or buckwheat hull-filled cushion attached to offer extended support and cooling. The cushion’s cotton or silk fabric case can be plain or velveteen.

What is the difference between Inban and takamakura?

All of these takamakura belong to different people, it’s just that many models were produced on a large-scale. Hand painted ones tend to be older and more individual than the inban, or transferware, versions. Vintage geisha photo, most probably by T. Enami via Geisha Moments Facebook page.

What is a takamakura (tall pillow)?

It doesn’t sound to me like a very comfortable way to pass the night, but sleeping on a takamakura (tall pillow) was instrumental in preserving the elaborate coiffures worn by geisha.

Why is Kamakura famous for Buddhism?

Kamakura is known among Buddhists for having been the cradle of Nichiren Buddhism during the 13th century. Founder Nichiren wasn’t a native; he was born in Awa Province, in today’s Chiba Prefecture. But it was only natural for a preacher to come here because the city was the political centre of the country at the time.

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