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Oharame 1870s
Oharame (women peddlers) were a symbol of rural beauty, who plied their trade in the countryside around Kyoto from the beginning of the Heian period (794 CE) until the end of the Meiji period (1912 CE). They walked around towns and villages selling products from the village of Ohara, which they carried on their heads.
The distinctive work clothes of the Oharame included a tenugui (kerchief) on their head, an indigo-blue kimono, a gosho-zome dyed obi (sash), an apron, white hand covers, white gaiters and grass sandals.
This is probably a Geiko (Geisha) in costume rather than an actual Oharame.(by Blue Ruin1)
Source: flickr.com
