Ohaguro is a custom of dyeing one’s teeth black. It was most popular in Japan until the Meiji era. Tooth painting is also known and practiced in the southeastern parts of China, Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Dyeing is mainly done by married women, though occasionally men do it as well. It was also beneficial, as it prevented tooth decay. Japan Makeup, Crooked Teeth, Teeth Braces, World Festival, Carnival Festival, Smile Teeth, First Tooth, Smile Girl, Body Piercings
Ohaguro: The Asian Practice of Blackening the Teeth. This was common in the 1930's in Japan, Philippines, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, India, and China. It was used to show high status or wealth and was also popular among geisha's, prostitutes and married women, as it was also a sign of true Beauty.
Ohaguro (お歯黒) is a custom of dyeing one's teeth black. It was most popular in Japan until the Meiji era. Japanese Makeup, Japanese Geisha, Japanese Beauty, Married Woman, Weird Facts, Crazy Facts, Japanese Culture, Beauty Secrets, Kimonos