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Hi! First of all I wanted to say that I only just found your account recently and it's very interesting, I love learning about other cultures and clothing has always been a big reason for that so I really appreciate the amount of research you put into your work!

Anyways, I'm also a big fan of Journey To The West and I found this photo depicting Princess Iron Fan that came from a 2010 Chinese opera performance "Monkey King: Flaming Mountain". Her outfit is very very pretty but I couldn't find any info on it no matter how hard I tried, the one thing I managed to find that was similar was called a feitian dress (I think, sorry if that's wrong), but they don't look quite the same as the one in this performance. I was wondering if you knew what it was called and if it has any historical accuracies behind the design of her outfit as well, thanks in advance! :)

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying my blog.

So, I think you're on the right track with "feitian" dress. Another culture/ historical fashion blog, @ziseviolet, wrote an excellent post about feitian dress, its origins, and its modern versions that you should read here: https://www.tumblr.com/ziseviolet/672232299973296128/what-exactly-does-dunhuang-style-mean?source=share

Another thing to note is that it's a Chinese Opera performance, meaning that the costumes will blend the well-known character traits & signifiers from the original tale mixed with traditional Chinese Opera costumes/ accessories. As far as I could tell, Princess Iron Fan is some kind of demoness in the original story, and many gods/bodhisattvas/apsaras (i.e. feitian)/ demons were depicted wearing "feitian" style clothing to indicate their non-humanness to audiences.

We know that feitian style clothing isn't historically accurate and that many aspects of Chinese Opera costumes are also not historical, so there's not much else to find regarding this version of Princess Iron Fan's costume. I do agree that it's very pretty, but I don't think it has any special name or style other than "feitian." I hope you find this answer helpful! If not, see if @ziseviolet may have a better answer for you!

Regards,

Koikishu

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by  ツェルマッターF

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(きもの・浪漫 結城屋の振袖 /青色/その他色/古典/花柄/ 2020年新作振袖_生田絵梨花 | My振袖から)

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Fresh summery pattern for this unusual furisode, depicting kaizukushi (assorted shells) among raging waves

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Fantastic neutrals* for this busy furisode, with dynamic pattern of silvery-winged butterflies over blooming chrysanthemums.

*black, white and red are considered neutral colors in kimono fashion

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Soothing lapis blue for this unlined kimono with beautiful sudare (bamboo blinds)

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So good to see a men ensemble in pink! Men kimono are usually quite dark, in grey/blue/brown tones, so this slightly ashy pink is a breath of fresh air!

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Today, on 19. November 2022, Mayuno (まゆ乃) from Fuminoya Okiya in Hachioji became a Geisha! She is the first new member of this Okiya, which was opened in 2019.

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What's In an Obi? Part 7

On The Fifth Day of Fun I present... a new obi! I try to find ones that are unique, and hopefully this one fit the bill ^^

Image courtesy of Silvia Vasquez. Owned by: Man (まん) in Gion Higashi Motifs: Musical Instruments Yes, I'm featuring a Man obi again, but they have such a lovely closet full of treasures and Gion Higashi doesn't get as much love as the other districts. Plus, this obi slaps, so let's take a look. The most stand out part of this obi is its three main repeating motifs: a yellow trumpet, a cyan lute, and a magenta (well, light pink) set of drums. It's a cute way to express the three primary colors and draws the eyes immediately to the obi as the centerpiece of the outfit. In the background are music notes, treble clefs, and waves that swirl around the instruments. It makes it seem as though the music is jumping right off the silk and into our ears! As you may have noticed, the instruments are all Western and not Japanese in origin, making this obi even more unique!

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Geisha exist all over Japan...

Geisha exist all around Japan, not only in Kyoto!

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Geiko Emiyuki 笑幸 from Otsu and Tayû Aoi 葵 from Kyoto, November 2020 For several years, I thought Yûko 夕子 was the only Geiko working in Otsu and when she retired around 2018, the city was left without any Geiko again. However, in 2020, at least two Geiko were working in the city: Emika 笑加, 90 years old at this time, and Emiyuki (pictured above). Emika's parents owned an Ochaya and initially, she didn't want to become a Geiko, but a teacher. She learned to read and write, opposed to most Geiko at the time of her debut, who only attended primary school. This makes me wonder how much truth there is to the statement that Yûko revived the Otsu Hanamachi when she started working there in 2012 and was the only Geiko in the entire city until her retirement...

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This appears to be a photo of Wachigaiya ageya's Takasago-tayuu (高砂太夫) in front of the Sumiya.

by Toshio Enomoto / 榎本敏雄 Kyoto / 京都

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Thank you so much Koikishu for your kind words and all the effort you put in researching. Years ago you answered my ask on how i could see a Tayuu in kyoto and you made a long list of events along with a map. Thank you for helping my dream come true. I won't forget your kindness. Have a beautiful day.

Oh. My. GOD! I can't believe you're the same anon from 2020!

I'm so happy I could help you with this dream! I'm overjoyed that my answers to your questions helped you to plan your trip! I wish you the very best on your trip and I hope you get an excellent view of Shimabara tayuu! Safe travels!