Kathakali dancers applying make-up before performance.

Kabuki actor Tamasaburo looking in hand mirror to apply make-up for role of Izayoi the courtesan turned crook in The Village School . In kabuki all female roles are played by male actors or onnagata...

Maiko and geisha always apply their own make-up whitening their skin and applying black liquid liner to accentuate their eyes and provide a neutral accompaniment to their colourful kimonos.

Portrait of Someiyu a maiko or trainee geisha kneeling in tightly bound kimono between partly open screens with traditional make-up and hair piece in readiness for her evening appointments.

Chinese New Year. Young woman applying make-up to another both in costume with elaborate hair styles.Asian Prathet Thai Raja Anachakra Thai Religion Siam Southeast Asia Religious Siamese Asian Pra...