A maiko is an apprentice and is therefore bonded under a contract to her okiya. The okiya will usually supply her with food, board,
kimono, obi, and other tools of her trade, but a maiko may decide to fund everything herself from the beginning with either a loan or
the help of an outside guarantor.[9] A maiko's training is very expensive, and debts must be repaid over time with her earnings to
either the okiya or her guarantor. This repayment may continue after graduation to geishahood, and only when her debts are settled
can a geisha claim her entire wages and work independently (if loaning from the okiya). After this point she may choose to stay on
living at her okiya, must still be affiliated to one to work, and even living away from the okiya, will usually commute there to begin her
working evening.[9][15]
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This round’s discussion is now closed! 4 comments posted
Alan Lichtenstein
The warm colors accent your image, and the softness of this geisha. It's well framed and sharp. The yellow of her kimono adds to the softness and warmth. good image. Posted: 03/03/2025 18:10:24
Tom Tauber
I like that you included the story/explanation. The portrait is expressive and there colors are great. You might consider cropping out quite a bit of negative space and the slanting table in the foreground, as shown Posted: 03/08/2025 14:52:55
Vinaya Mathews
Sorry Dr, but I couldnt understand the reference much, so I saw it as a portrait. the pic is v sharp, I agree with Tom for vertical crop Posted: 03/11/2025 10:37:29
Dr. Isaac Vaisman
Doc, to me her face lack of an intense expression, it is very subtle. Tom's crop removed distracting elements that degraded the image. It is sharp. Their outfits is very elaborated and requires a lot of components with very intricate. Posted: 03/26/2025 18:23:42
