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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 9758612, member: 2844&quot;]Thank you for saying that. I have corrected that in umpteen posts in the past, because it is incorrect and can be regarded as offensive. </p><p>Geisha is a specific profession, and not all Japanese women are Geishas.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is not a dig at you, nastina, I know many North Americans use the word to mean Japanese women, and you probably didn&#039;t know any better. </p><p><br /></p><p>Geishas are rarely depicted on Japanese ceramics, in fact I have never seen a Geisha on ceramics, only on Ukiyo-e.</p><p>Geishas can be recognised by a specific way of wearing the kimono, with a low neckline at the back, as well as specific hairstyles and make up.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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