Erikae
Encyclopedia
is a ceremony where a maiko
(an apprentice geisha) becomes a geisha
and begins to wear the white collar of a geisha instead of the red worn by apprentices. Her hairstyle would also be changed to the shimada worn by older women, from the ofuku-style.
Maiko
is a Japanese word for dancing girl and is an apprentice geisha. Maiko is also a feminine Japanese given name.-Possible writings:Maiko can be written using different kanji characters and can mean:*舞子 or 舞妓, apprentice geishaas a given name...
(an apprentice geisha) becomes a geisha
Geisha
, Geiko or Geigi are traditional, female Japanese entertainers whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.-Terms:...
and begins to wear the white collar of a geisha instead of the red worn by apprentices. Her hairstyle would also be changed to the shimada worn by older women, from the ofuku-style.