Shoes (Zori)

Shoes (Zori)

Pair of Zori Sandals (AB) Orange yellow gold and green brocade covered soles and straps; the brocade is woven in designs of chrysanthemums peach cherry blossoms within lozenze shapes (tortoise design) it covers a padded strap that is connected on both sides near the back of the sandal and runs through a brocade loop attached near the front; the sandals are flat with a wedge shaped piece inserted between the inner sole and the bottom sole at the back; the soles are made of pressed cardboard and are stitched to the body of the sandal two flaps are held in place with staples and a round red and white sticker with kanji is adhered to the bottom of each sandal. These sandals are a large size and would be worn by a woman on dressy occasions with kimono.

1996.012.003