Mitsu-ashi geta, by ajpscs, via Flickr japanese gueisha traditional platform shoes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajpscs)

Why trainee Geisha wear such high platform sandals.

no rules, no limitations, no boundaries it's like an art

Pokkuri Geta - These geta, with bells sewn inside, are named pokkuri after the sound they make when worn. They were worn by girls for a visit to the Shinto shrine for Shichi-go-san, the celebration of girls in their 3rd, 5th and 7th years.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GEISHA AND A MAIKO : Mature geisha or geiko, ordinarily wear subdued clothing, makeup, and hair, contrasting with the more colorful clothing, heavy makeup, and elaborate hair of maiko. Women posing as maiko (geisha appretices), Kyoto, Japan, wearing traditional furisode and okobo. A geisha's appearance changes throughout her career, from the girlish, heavily made-up maiko........PARTAGE OF JAPAN SPECIALIST....

A young woman dressed in absolutely elaborate Kimono bustles about through the streets of Gion. Her white make up shines reflecting the bright sun or dim moon depending on the time of day. Her red …

Maiko Okobo and tabi