Since Fukagawa is located in the direction of Tatsumi (southeast), they are called 'Tatsumi Geisha,' and also 'Haori Geisha' because they are characterized by their wearing of Haori (a Japanese half coat).
深川が江戸の辰巳（東南）の方角にあったことから「辰巳芸者」と呼ばれるが、羽織姿が特徴的なことから「羽織芸者」とも呼ばれる。