Geisha

Lisa Dalby — the first non-Japanese woman to work as a geisha — conducted a unique study of the mysterious and closed world of elegance, beauty, and traditions that has fascinated and captivated the West since ancient times. Inviting us into the heart of a community hidden from outside eyes, Dalby describes in detail the real life of geishas, opening our eyes to an ancient profession that continues to survive in modern Japan.

Today, geishas have secured a respectable place in society by transitioning from fashion trendsetters to guardians of cultural heritage. Yet the ideal of feminine charm combined with traditional artistry, represented by the image of a geisha, remains deeply rooted in Japan and continues to evoke admiration worldwide.