October Kitsuke

Autumn has fully conquered Kyoto Kagai sim - the trees are now dressed in beautiful brocade of red and orange while grasses have turned into yellowish hay. Maiko and and Geikofrom Hanafusa okiya are quickly walking towards Miyagawacho Kaburenjo theater for Mizuekai rehearsals. Only chrysanthemums, symbols of October, are quietly reigning in gardens and parks.

Maiko and Geiko from Hanafusa okiya posing in their October kitsuke
from left to right:
Maiko Kikune(yellow gradient), Geiko Kikumaru(green), Geiko Kikutsuru(purple) and Maiko Kikushino(pink)

Geiko Kikutsuru this month decided on wearing solid purple semiformal kimono with bamboo and decorative clouds - the pattern is located under the waist line and is a perfect autumn design for a Geiko. It is tied with light silver obi, that was woven maple tree branch. Obiage and obijime are of red color and go well with the momiji leafs on the juban.
Geiko Kikumaru during October events will wear solid green semiformal kimono with colorful chrysanthemums and also peonies. Chrysanthemum or Kiku (in Japan) is the flower of October as well as is the part of names of all Hanafusa okiya members so no wonder that a lot of this flower design is going to be seen on the outfits of Kyoto Kagai members. Also this flower is considered auspicious as these flowers bloom when no other flowers do. The obi is golden and hold the kimono close.
Maiko Kikune's September kitsuke consists of gorgeous gradient hikizuri that has maple leafs hand painted on the lower part the hikizuri, black obi with tucked in obiage and obijime that is holding precious pocchiri. The eri (collar is is white from the embroidery on it yet at the back there still is a red part). Also she has her hairstyle is decorated with seasonal kanzashi that feature the flower of the month - chrysanthemum.
Maiko Kikushino is wearing solid  pink hikizuri with Chrysanthemum and Bell flower hand painted on the precious silk. Although simple, this kimono is one of my favorite ones due to perfect combination of colors.  her hair she has colorful chrysanthemum hanakanzashi, flowerbridge and a petit chrysantemum maezashi pin.

Mizuekai 2019 coming soon!

 Dear guests and readers of my blog,


Kyoto Kagai Sim is proud to present annual Autumn performance - Mizuekai. This very popular six scenes odoriperformed by geiko san and maiko san from Miyagawacho hanamachi is not only display eloquent, authentic kyo mai dances but also proudly present poetical talents of Hanafusa okiya members.
We sincerely welcome You to come enjoy an elegant performance of Japanese classics, performed by maiko and geiko who have trained diligently all year for this recital

Date: 26th of October 2019
Time: 11 am slt
Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kyoto/188/205/31

For those who are visiting my blog for the first time, Mizuekai (みずゑ會)  is the event at which the Miyagawacho geiko and maiko display the traditional performance techniques of the Wakayagi style of Kyomai dance, to the study of which their daily lives are devoted. Traditionally, the Mizuekai was the testing ground of the skills of apprentice dancers, and in comparison with the Kyo Odori dance event held in spring, it has a strong feeling of a recital at which the participants present the fruits of their committed training. As a result, it attracts large numbers of true aficionados of traditional dance, allowing visitors to appreciate performances of an even higher standard.
We sincerely welcome You, Your friends and family to enjoy the autumn performance.


In case you need any additional information or you would like Mizuekai 2019 posters, please contact Geiko Kikumaru(belliebeth resident)