NOTE
This is the formal version of the
Geiko Skin, meaning
this skin has three prongs in the neck instead of the regular two.
Shiroi means white in Japanese, and o-shiroi refers to the white makeup so distinguishable
of maiko and geisha. This makeup is highlighted with red lipstick, and also red at the
corners of the eyes, traditionally believed for keeping demons away. Red is a very prominent
color in maiko ensembles and is present, lightly, in geiko ensemble too. It symbolizes
youth and femininity.
While dressed up in their regular ensemble geiko and maiko will paint "eriashi" on the
back of their neck, leaving two prongs of bare skin. However, a geiko's wig usually
covers up their eriashi, though they still paint it as such. While wearing formal ensembles
they will paint "sanbonashi" which is three prongs of unpainted skin.
During the period of Odori when geiko who do tea ceremony style their own hair, they will
use o-shiroi on their neck and back but not on their faces, instead using western-style
make-up. Only geiko do this, maiko do not.
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