02 February 2012

Unique Sandals From Japan

1. Waraji
Waraji are the sandals of straw rope / rice straw woven. Earlier times, this footwear is standard in Japan you know, just now is only used by a Buddhist priest. Usually used also when hiking / travel far or if there are celebrations wrote.

Waraji


2. Jika Tabi
Shaped like the boots, just two ends split. Is a separator thumb and other fingers. Commonly used construction workers, farmers, gardeners. Meaning if-tabi itself is "sock in direct contact with the ground". just be careful menngunakannya, fears hit the nail can pass you know.

Jikatabi

3. Geta
It geta wooden sandals clogs similar, usually made of wood left / paulownia. Commonly paired with a kimono / yukata, also commonly worn in the rain or snow. Well, that should be known, the shape of geta to his rectangular, while for women it is oval.

Geta

4. Okobo
Geta kind too, but made ​​a bit high. Why? In order not to contaminate the road again when kimono, worn by maiko / apprentice, and often also worn at weddings by the bride.

Okobo

5. Zouri
Simpelnya explanation? yap flip-flops, my slightly tilted shape, but higher at the back. Usually used in a formal ceremony. Women usually wear a red zouri, gentlemen wear tabi / socks as well.

Zouri

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