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This is a maiko (apprentice geisha) blackening her teeth for her debut as a geiko (geisha). During the heian era, this practice was done for cosmetic and health reasons. The teeth were more protected from decay, and it was more beautiful than having yellowing teeth with white face powder.  Geisha continue the practice for special ceremonies if they wish. Geisha Makeup, Black Teeth, Heian Era, Ancient Japan, Memoirs Of A Geisha, Modern Pictures, Japanese Geisha, Japan Culture, First Tooth

This is a maiko (apprentice geisha) blackening her teeth for her debut as a geiko (geisha). During the heian era, this practice was done for cosmetic and health reasons. The teeth were more protected from decay, and it was more beautiful than having yellowing teeth with white face powder. Geisha continue the practice for special ceremonies if they wish.

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Ohaguro is the fading ancient practice of dyeing teeth black. The name means "black teeth" in Japanese. Nowadays, especially in Western countries, people want to achieve white and shiny teeth, with modernization, this aesthetic was adopted...

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