Pharagon's outfit is inspired by Taikomochi, the original male geisha of Japan. It’s a very little known fact, but Japan’s original geisha were actually men known as taikomochi, which is hard to believe given the level of femininity ascribed to geisha culture. History of the male geisha dates back to the 13th century.
Female geishas didn’t even exist until 1751. Today, there are only five taikomochi working in Japan.
Traditionally, geisha are hired to be like hostesses, part cultural tutor, part performer and well versed in the world of classical Japanese art and entertainment. Typically men hire to enjoy their time away from the stresses of work and be guided through the world of Japanese culture. Educated conversation, dance, ceremonies, and company are the main reasons geisha were and are still hired by the wealthy. There is strictly no physical relationship between a geisha and the client.
Even though the culture of taikomochi is now something generally relegated to the history books, it’s interesting to compare their role with that of contemporary host clubs. With a little stretch of the imagination, Japan’s host club culture could be seen as a modern-day take on the taikomochi ideology.
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“Pink Moon – The Royal Ball” …. Pose set contains 34 poses
Pose: PM – The Royal Ball 2
Creator: Hanne ѕтяαωвєяяу Kenin (Hanne Kenin)
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