Japanese zori sandals
Name/Title
Japanese zori sandalsEntry/Object ID
E-168.2-ABDescription
A pair of red, brown and tan sandals, Japanese zori, with what looks like a wave-like pattern. A red and blue label with "Made in Japan" is adhered to the bottom of the heel on one shoe.Use
A light shoe with either an openwork upper or straps attaching the sole to the footContext
Like many Japanese sandals, zori are easily slipped on and off, which is important in Japan, where shoes are removed and put back on when entering and leaving a house, and where tying shoelaces would be impractical when wearing traditional clothing. The traditional forms of zori are seen when worn with other traditional clothing, such as formal kimono. Modern forms are fairly common, however, with casual Western wear, especially in summer.Collection
El Camino College Anthropology MuseumCategory
Ethnography