history of the geisha

Beginning in the 11^th century, two women created a dance and performed for warriors by dressing in white attire, which was the warriors’ court apparel. This dance caught on to other women and became more popular in Japanese culture. It was believed that for a certain time, it was men who dressed in women attire, and they were considered Geishas. However, in the 1700’s, the trend of the Geisha erupted in popular culture. The use of white makeup, elaborate kimonos, and wooden shoes became the new look of the Geisha