Cathie Thomas, Japanese Maiko (People and Portrait 2019)

The purity and innocence of the Maiko in the prefecture of Kyoto are a photographers delight. Training can start at a young age of 15. While in the first year of training the Maiko only paint their bottom lip in vibrant red as seen here in these photos.

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