Geisha Tattoos

January-31-10

Asian themed tattoos are very popular not only in America but also around the world with both men and women. Geisha tattoos are among the most popular of these Asian themed tattoos. Geisha’s are perceived to be a woman with ill repute, but the word literally means “art person”. They are highly trained professional women whose main task is to entertain men through singing, dancing, playing musical instruments and story telling. They are required to have knowledge about history and current events. In addition, they must also have the ability to create a relaxing atmosphere. They must also posses the gracefulness of a swan during tea ceremonies. They are also expected to have flair in flower arrangements and calligraphy. The success of a geisha depends on her talents, sophistication, gracefulness, and skillfulness in etiquette.

Geisha’s are ornately dressed in expensive kimonos. Their white make up is perfectly done and not a single strand of hair is out of place. They are calm and delicate and possess graceful manners in keeping with the ideals of feminine beauty that they are expected to project. In Japan, they are an elegant picture of traditional values while in the west, they are a symbol of exotic grace. Truly, a geisha is a living work of art. Geisha’s also attract interest because of their air of mystery and intrigue. Their make up hides their emotions, their wigs are traditionally decorated with little bells and their bodies are wrapped elegantly in kimonos with breath taking designs with a wide sash or obi. They also hold a fan which they have intricate use of and speak words of its own.

Geisha tattoos are usually done on sleeves and torsos of both men and women. These tattoos are usually adorned with cherry blossoms or birds. Sometimes, an elaborately designed umbrella also completes this tattoo. To give it a masculine touch, some people include a samurai sword in the picture. Geisha tattoos are perfect for people who want to express feminine allure, power and mystique. It is also a symbol of unattainable beauty or as a dream and inspiration. Geisha tattoos are also for those who are great followers of eastern art and culture. It can also be a symbol of unrequited love. However one defines a geisha tattoo, it is still one of the most beautiful tattoos to be had. It is colorful, rich in history and culture and would make a stunning piece of permanent art.