Aki no Odori coming soon!

Date: Sunday 22nd of November

Time: 10-11 am slt

Lm: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TheaterOn%20The%20Hill/193/162/37

Hanafusa okiya in cooperation with Theater on The Hill are proud to present - Aki no Odori. This 4 scenes autumn-themed odori performed by geiko san and maiko san does not only display eloquent, authentic Japanese mai-style dances but also proudly presents poetical talents of Hanafusa okiya members.

We sincerely welcome You to come enjoy an elegant performance of Japanese classics, performed first time at magnificent Theater on the Hill by maiko and geiko.

*Maiko are young ladies in training to become Geiko (i.e. Geisha). 

Their studies include history, language, poetry, dancing, music and manners. Hanafusa Okiya is their training house. The various geisha districts in Kyoto are called flower towns, hence "Hanafusa" means "bunch of flowers," which these young ladies certainly are. They have been trained carefully by their Okaasan, Geiko Kikuyu. In Second Life Hanafusa it set in the Miyagawacho district in Kyoto, Japan.

November Kitsuke

Geiko Kikutsuru

For November Geiko Kikutsuru has chosen solid beige kimono with a matsu(pine) design. Perfect kimono for autumn! Her obi is eye catching as it features strips of painted silk prepared for a kimono appearing from the dark background. Obiage and obijime are of red color and go well with the flowers on the juban.

Geiko Kikumaru

Geiko Kikumaru this month has decided to wear solid purple semiformal kimono with autumn water scenery - the pattern is located under the waist line and features water stream, maple leaves and golden bell-flower design. It is tied with exqusite orange obi that featured golden clouds.  

Her Katsura (wig) is decorated with a small momiji (maple)

Maiko Kikune 

Maiko Kikune's November 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 momiji (maple leafs)

Maiko Kikushino

In November you can spot Kikushino san wearing hikizuri of regal, deep purple color - a silk masterpiece kept in Hanafusa okiya warderobe. You can see momiji(maple leaf), ougi (fan) and kiku(chrysanthemum). It is held with light beige obi that has leaf design. Both kimono and obi give us feeling of autumn. The juban Kikushino san is wearing has pine needle pattern. 

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 Geiko from Hanafusa okiya already performed at the annual autumn dance - Mizuekai, so now they have more time to focus on the weekly events on the sim. Only chrysanthemums, symbols of October, are quietly reigning in gardens and parks

Geiko Kikutsuru(purple) and Geiko Kikumaru(black)

Geiko Kikutsuru this month has chosen a 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 leaves on the juban

Geiko Kikumaru wears striking black kimono with a matsu(pine) design. Her obi is eye catching and features Himeji castle (also known as "White heron" castle),one of the most famous castles in Japan, surrounded by autumn foliage. Her hair is decorated with metal chrysanthemum. A very stylish combination for October!

Maiko Kikune is wearing subtle beige hikizuri with green leaves, Pampas grasses and Kiku (chrysanthemums). It is tied with gorgeous black 7 meter Darari obi, that holds the kimono closely ties to the body. As she is senior maiko, she has hair hair decorated with single chrysanthemum flower, kushi(comb) and small maezashi upon the bira bira pin.

Maiko Kikushino is wearing solid green hikizuri with Chrysanthemum and Bell flower hand painted on the precious silk. It is tied with obi that has crane motif on it. In her hair you can see colorful triple chrysanthemum hanakanzashi, flowerbridge and a petit chrysantemum maezashi pin. We can see that Kikushino san is slowly switching to more senior style of kanzashi and kimono therefore it might be a sign that she is close to becoming senior maiko.