Geisha Pinups - Capturing Western Imagination

Neo Geisha

Not unlike neo-pinups, neo-geishas also have an aesthetic based on goth culture. Tattoos, corsets and piercing are the trend, but also a not-neccessarily Japanese ancestry, which brings a fascinating diversity to the imagery. Taking old accessories, like elaborate hair and flowers and adding a touch of modern sexuality and mayhem.

Adult Costume Geisha

It ain’t a sexy cliche, if they haven’t made an adult costume for it, yet. Here’s a few of eBay’s finest:



And here’s a delightful example of serious costuming:

Warrior Geisha

The creators of Xena didn’t invent the warrior princess. The Japanese had a handle on that cliche, ages ago. In the West we can encounter many variations. From the dainty and vicious O-ren Ishii to the half samurai- half geisha, Shi.

Celebrity Geisha

Celebrities have also marveled at the wondrously accessorized realm of Geishas. Stars like Bjork took it to a tribal extreme, Madonna made it plastic and Kylie Minogue made it pink.

Cartoon Geisha

Always adorable, usually with an attitude, cartoon Geishas are a wonderful take on this art form, adding even more color and pattern.

Fan Fetish

Being a very common accessory in ancient Japan, Geishas did use it as yet another means of seduction. Today the fan returns as a means of much more blatant seduction:

The Nape of the Neck

Considered, in Japan, to be one of the ought most of erogenous zones, much of the Geisha art is focused at the nape of the neck. I happen to think the nape of a woman’s neck is fantastically sexy. What do you think? Does this make you horny?



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