August Kitsuke

This month members of Hanafusa okiya took a photo shot near one of the most popular yet hidden spots at Kyoto Kagai sim. This is a small Tatsumi shrine, which is a replica of a RL shine and street of Kyoto where maiko and geiko can be often spotted. We welcome guests and patrons to discover this hidden gem  alongside many other at our beloved sim :)

Geiko Kikuyu

Semiformal outfit of Okaasan Kikuyu represents summer festivities - fireworks during Obon and Tanabata. Also, this month will have special celebration, important not only to Hanafusa okiya but to whole Karyukai of SL - debut of the new Geiko. No wonder okaasan has decided to wear absolutely new piece for this month. Beautiful pink obi with blue design holds is tied into "drum" knot.
Her hair is a wig, known as katsura, is styled in the taka shimada hairstyle. No hanakanzashi are worn by geiko, but small decorative maezashi, Tama hairpin at the back and kushi(comb) made from wood of more expensive materials.
On her feet she is wearing special kind of geta yet they can change to more comfortable zouri.

Maiko Kikutsuru

In the previous post, it was confirmed that Kikutsuru san has started her pre erikae period, meaning she will soon become geiko. For those who would like to know more, please click >here<

Kikutsuru san is not wearing any common kitsuke, yet very special. The kimono she is wearing is called iromontsuki. It features 5 crests of the okiya and is made of the finest silk. This peace was specially ordered alongside other pieces on the occasion of Kikutsuru sans transaction to geiko - her erikae. The design features water, herons and willow.
Beautiful light beige obi, decorated with golden thread design, holds this rare piece tightly.
During this period, which is usually called pre-sakkou, Yakko Shimada hairstyle is worn. Kanzashi are specially ordered and feature lucky motifs, such as pine worn by Kikutsuru san, spider chrysanthemums etc. Kushi and maezashi, worn during this special time, are usually made from expensive materials, such as mother pearl, tortoise shell, corals.
In other aspects, atatori of Hanafusa okiya, wears same as her younger sister and imouto, Maiko Kikumaru - tall okobo, red juban and kago.

Maiko Kikumaru

This August Maiko Kikumaru will be wearing stripe hikizuri with fan shaped design and summer flower design. Worn by Maiko Kikutsuru in July, this peace can be worn during whole summer. It is tied with long Darari obi, that has golden cloud and geometrical motifs on deep green background. One look on the whole outfit gives a sense of juicy summer fruits and greenery.
Her hairstyle is simple one,worn by any senior maiko - Ofuku. Kanzashi that crown her hairstyle are Susuki or pampas grass, which is August kanzashi that is worn by both senior and junior maiko. The only difference, that is done in Miyagawacho (both SL and RL), is that senior maiko wear simple comb while juniors must wear elaborate flower bridge.
As all other members from her okiya, in her hands she is holding kago bag. Her's is pink with paulownia pattern with a heart lucky char. attached.

Maiko Kikune

This month Kikune san is wearing pure white hikizuri with wisteria blossoms and bamboo fence. Tied with gold and black obi, her outfit definitely catches the eye. Especially, a beautiful purple butterfly pocchiri, that fits beautifully with the purple wisteria flowers on the hikizuri.
Kikune san is possibly soon to become senior - her outfits are getting more and more mature yet not too mature. She still looks as a beautiful young second year maiko.
In her hands she is holding kago bag that was first worn by her on the day of her misedashi - it has her kanji embroidered with silver thread and a lucky charm with her name on it as well.
Wareshinobu is the hairstyle worn by Maiko Kikune, as she is nevertheless junior maiko. Kanzashi are seasonal, and same are worn by all ranks of maiko.

Maiko Kikushino

In August you can spot Maiko Kikushino wearing beautiful deep purple hikizuri that features lake scenery with lotus and ajisai (hydrangea). Her obi is woven, with blue hydrangea and geometrical motifs.
Her collar has more red than Maiko Kikune's as Kikushino san has been less in profession. In some time, eventually Kikushino chan will get to wear eri with more white and less red.
Also her make up has more pink and red to show off the youthfulness of a young maiko.
The hairstyle of maiko Kikushino is same as Kikune san, and is known as wareshinobu. It is decorate with seasonal Susuki kanzashi. August is one of those months when young maiko, who have worked less than a year, do not wear "dangling" kanzashi.
As well as her older sisters, Kikushino san is wearing high okobo shoes.