Maiko
apprentice geisha in Kyoto and Western Japan
A Maiko is a beginner Geisha. They are usually around 15 to 20 years old. The training to become a Maiko is usually around 10 months long.[1][2][3] Maiko, the apprentice geisha, dedicate themselves to honing their cultural and entertainment skills. Their attire is deliberately striking, designed to draw attention away from their still-developing expertise. Maiko reside in the "mother's" house and rely on a modest stipend provided by the geisha establishment.[4]
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change- ↑ "The path to becoming an apprentice geisha — a maiko — in Japan is no bed of roses". National Post.
- ↑ "Confessions Of A Maiko, Japan's Geisha-In-Training". Refinery 29.
- ↑ "The Long Journey of Becoming a Maiko". The Kyoto Project. Archived from the original on 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ↑ "Differences between Maiko and Geisha and Geiko". Tea Ceremony Japan Experiences MAIKOYA. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
