Geisha Makeover Experience
Geisha makeover experience at Kyoto GION AYA
When Geisha and Maiko wear kimonos, it brings out their feminine curves.
The position of the obi, its width, length, how the hem is attached, the angle of the collar, etc.
We carefully dress our customers according to their image, paying close attention to detail.
At the Maiko Experience Center GION AYA, we hand-knot your obi in the same way as professional maiko. A hand-knotted obi looks beautiful from behind, and the obi sways as you walk, which is a characteristic of maiko.
It is a heavy, pure silk obi that is nearly 7 meters long, but we decide the length and width of the obi to tie it according to the customer's height and build, taking into account the overall balance.
Unlike maiko, geisha wear double drum obi.
Since they expose more of their back than maikos, the position of the pillow of the obi is just below the collar, and the obi is slightly larger than in everyday life. By leaving the corners sharp, it gives a sharp look from behind. (Rounding the corners gives a gentler impression.)
The staff at GION AYA are highly skilled and knowledgeable in kimono dressing.
I also study kimono dressing techniques every day, such as how to dress tall people by paying attention to the position of the collar, the height and width of the obi, and how to change the way the obi is tied to match makeup and kimono.
