Oiran 花魁 - Japanese courtesans back in 17th and 18th century. There're no more Oiran in modern times but there're few Matsuri (festival) parading wearing Oiran costume.
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| Oiran or Japan’s highest ranking courtesans were the grandest and most spectacular women of the “floating world”. Found on tokyopic.com |
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| No rules, no limitations, no boundaries, it's like an art - hairstyle of oiran. What do you think about hairstyle like this? Found on japanlove.tumblr.com |
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| Oiran, known for their beauty, artistry and intelligence, dictated the fashions of the day and influenced many artists, poets and musicians. Found on stat.ameba.jp |
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| The word oiran means “first flower” which poetically indicates their exalted status in society. Another Oiran style hairstyle Found on oocamera.exblog.jp |
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| An oiran’s costume consists of many layers of thick padded kimonos along with a large ornate brocade obi tied in the front as was required in her profession. (Kimonos traditionally are tied in the back). |
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| Oiran wearing koma geta. Found on photohito.com |
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| Oiran are part of Japan’s cultural legacy and the famous oiran parade called the “oiran-dochu” is still re-enacted in Japan today. Found on karankorondori.tumblr.com |
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