Inspired by the work of the acclaimed painter Umamura Shōen (1875-1949), known for her portraits of high-class women, photographer Taka Kobayashi captures the subtle power of female beauty in Maiko de Gion, a famous Geishas district in Kyoto . . Maiko are the young geisha apprentices, professional animators expert in traditional dance and music. However, its long data role in society is disappearing rapidly. Impressively portrayed with exquisite kimonos, perfect makeup and fine supplies, they are the latest in Japanese beauty and aesthetics. "Ussuaya" is a word in the Kyoto dialect that means beautiful and elegant.
92 pages
Color illustrations
Japanese and English text
22 x 30 cm
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