maiko photo

Hi,
I'm just using this space to host a photo so I can link it in IG :)
I don't own the photo and I have lost the original source of the photo.
If its yours or you know where its from please let me know :)

Yay, goodies!

Sorry I haven't posted in ages!
I won a couple of kimono but I'm waiting till they get here before taking photos and showing them off, I hope it will surprise you ;) I took a risk buying them and hope it pays off :s

I'm finally scanning and uploading some stuff, the reason why its taking so long is because my scanner must be dying because its taking forever to scan something!!!
But I have 2002 maiko portraits from the kyoto hanamachi book that are worth checking out.
I've also got some lovely photos of Katsuno as a maiko.
And today I've uploaded a 1962 Miyako odori programme!

And coming up in the next few days/weeks are:
1982 Miyako odori.
1952 Kamogawa odori
1999-2008 Kyo odori.
So heaps coming up so keep tuned!

Hi peeps.

I don't have anything for you just yet but soon, I promise :)Also that came in my bundle from Crescent Shop was the 2002 edition of the Kyoto Hanamachi book.The reason why I didn't mention it before was cuz I wasn't entirely sure that it was the 2002 edition cuz all the photos and info are the same, its just the maiko portraits that have changed and I didn't know that until I got my little hands on it.

I also snagged a lovely maiko han'eri the other day:That's about all I have to share at the moment...

I'm back!

I went on a short holiday, but before that I've been crazy arse busy at work -_-

Not that I really have anything new for you just yet but.... my latest wins are:
11 Kyo (Miyagawa-cho) odori programmes from 1999 to 2009 XD
I'm so stoked to get that, and for so cheap too! I was expecting to pay about $100 or so, cuz I was working on the basis that each programme would cost $10.
In my experience of collecting odori programmes the cheapest way is to buy them in bulk, or even if the auction is for 2 programmes, just works out cheaper.
That and Miyako odori programmes probably fetch the highest and most competitive market. Kamogawa are probably the 2nd most sought after programmes.
Kyo, Kitano and Gion odori will be chased but not as hard and far as the other two.
I was bidding on a... I don't remember the date but it was when Mineko was a maiko so 60's sometime I guess, and that ended up selling for well over $100, just for one!
I know, I know, quality over quantity.
But I figure another one is gonna come up in some point in time.Like a few months ago I lost a 1963 Miyako odori but another one came up for auction a week or so ago and I got it then!
So it'll all work out in the end :)
I've also just won a 1952 Kamogawa odori programme that I missed out on a few months ago but I've still managed to get my hands on a copy :)
I think that's about all...
I'm getting my things sent from Crescent Shop so I might have something new up in about a fortnight :)

Miyako odori updates :)

I forgot to add the 1996 miyako odori that I put on Flickr a few days ago...
So here it is...

I also got some booklet thing with one of my 1950's era miyako odori so I scanned all the pics of maiko and geiko so check it out here

I uploaded the 2007 miyako odori today:
And here it is

Looks like I'm not going to get those other odori progammes I was hoping to buy, they are a bit out of my budget :(

Its been a while.

Been a bit quiet lately in terms of kimono and odori programmes and just been super busy at work.

I do have some postcards and the 2007 Miyako odori ready to post tomorrow.

I've also just won 11 kyo odori (miyagawa-cho) programmes from 1999 to 2009.
I'm very excited to get those cuz miyagawa-cho is my fav hanamachi and I'm excited to see who is in the Hanafusa okiya. So there will be Kikuno and Kikutsuru in their junior years, also there was a geiko Kikuryu and I wonder if they had any maiko that must've quit and we don't know about them.

I'm also bidding on some older odori programmes but mightn't get them... We'll see...

So this is just a just update on what will be coming in the next few weeks.
After the 2007 miyako odori and a few postcards there'll be a few weeks break until I have anything new but there'll be plently when I am back :)

Nihongami books, hiki arrvied and another mystery miyako odori.

So I've been watching this nihongami book on YJA since the start of the year:Originally it was listed at 12000 Yen, but I managed to snag it for less than half!

The other nihongami book I bought a while ago is:
Not quite sure what this one contains, but I'm always excited to expand my book collection.

Of course this is the most amazing book regarding the maiko ensemble, including a step-by-step guide on the hairstyles, applying make-up, getting dressed and a comprehensive photo guide on accessories.
Admittedly it is a bit expensive, it is on ebay and occasionally is on YJA for a slightly cheaper price. I would recommend buying this if you can find it in your budget, or maybe make it a few birthday+christmas presents from the family XD.

Anyone know when Katsuno from Gion Kobu was a maiko?
I've just purchased a miyako odori that has her as a maiko but didn't have a date on it.
I know she's a geiko in my 1990 miyako odori so it must be some time in the 80's.
She is a stunning geiko tho,I'm hoping that there are plenty of photos of her in her maiko time in the odori programme!

In other exciting news I received my new maiko hiki in the post today!!!
Neither of the photos of it actually capture the colour of it properly.
All the camera batteries are flat atm, but I'll charge them up and try to capture teh colour right.
It is honestly a stunning piece!

I love how the maple leaves fade from green, to pale yellow and the bright orange ones.
The maple leaves and kiku on the skirt are huge!
Then there are tiny details on the skirt as well.
I'll try to get some more detailed photos cuz you can't see what designs are on the skirt in the photos.
I don't suppose anyone's seen a photo or a postcard or a maiko wearing it?
Even a faiko (someone dressing as a maiko from a henshin studio) would be cool.
The seller said they bought it 4 or 5 years ago so I don't expect to find a photo of Mamechiho wearing it XD

I've also tried out my gel nail kit on my toes.
I got a black base and my left foot and red design and my right foot has yellow design.
I went crazy buying rhinestones, fimo fruits and sparkly things!
I'll try to get a photo of them up too, I'm reasonably happy with them.
I like them cuz they're fun :)

I also started my floristry course this week!
That was really good, I've got a (what I think) is a really great teacher, lots of experience, passionate and enthusiastic about it and its contagious!

In the next few days I should have up the Miyako odori for 1996 and 2007 and some little booklet thing about Kyoto from the 50's. *shrugs* I scanned the photos of the maiko and geiko I thought were interesting to look at