Asian Tribal Art - Geta, Japan

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Geta
Japan
Wood, straw, lacquer, silk, leather
3.5" (8.9 cm) high by 8.75" (22.3 cm) long by 3.5" (8.9 cm) wide
Early 20th century, Taisho period, 1912-1926
This pair of geta have two toe coverings: one in silk shibori and the other in painted leather. These shoes were worn with the white cotton tabi split-toe socks, which is why the straw is so clean.
American size 5.5, European 35.5, UK 3.
#9743

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