Becky FifieldMay 9, 20143 minDon’t Confuse Geisha and Courtesans (Oiran and Tayu)Images of geisha and courtesans are often mislabeled. For those unfamiliar with subtleties in the styling and wear of kimono, obi, and...
Becky FifieldSep 9, 20122 minGeisha and Maiko – Japanese Classical DanceRL Fifield performing Botan with Ichifujikai in 2006. My height earned me male roles, along with accompanying tummy padding under my...
Becky FifieldSep 1, 20121 minWhose Sleeves? Tagasode ScreenThe garments draped over the racks in the golden scene depicted on this screen raise questions about the woman who left them there. The...
Becky FifieldJul 21, 20121 minTaisho Era PostcardIn 2002, the MFA Boston acquired the Leonard Lauder large collection of Japanese postcards. The most thrilling images are Taisho...