This is my original pattern of apprentice geish (maiko). I diagrammed the entire process of the doll from head to toe.Some of the things that distinguish a Maiko from a Geisha are the red juban (undergarment), the extremely long kimono sleeves and the hairstyle. It took me a while to create the elaborate hairstyle (Wareshinobu). They were really fun to make and I loved making the hair accessories.
Japanese Doll Maiko
Japanese Elaborate Hairstyle Tutorial
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Cut a piece of 3.5cm x 3cm black paper. Roll it up and glue across the forehead.
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Cut a leaf share and glue to the center to create a pointed hairline.
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Glue hair to the back and crimp it to add volume.
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Cover the scalp with more black paper.
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Wrap scrap paper in black paper to make a bun.
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DreamsInBloom
04 Dec 06:53
These dolls you made are really beautiful.
Pirate Moose
04 Dec 18:16
I agree, they're really beautiful! I'd love to have a go at making one!
Heidel R.
06 Dec 19:58
Will there be more?
Dust of Enchantment D.
07 Dec 06:43
Thanks for the comments!
Heidel: I'm selling my Japanese doll kits, you can find the link on the top right corner of this page, under my profile picture.
Heidel R.
07 Dec 23:18
Well the dolls are beautiful! :)
Lysme
18 Dec 13:26
Your dolls are amazing!!
Aless
29 Jan 21:41
murp :( how do you make the dress and the hair accessories?
Anny
05 Jun 00:37
You rock! I love dolls like this, but I don't have the talent to craft one:( Anyway, I think this project has a lot of cuteness and creativity. So Japan-nice!
Azuzana B.
22 Jul 04:39
They r beautiful!
I'm really in oragami amd Japanese paper dolls!
So I'd really like to know how to make one!
What is the head?