Pair of Geta (Shoes)
1930 - 1940 (made)
| Place of origin |
Kimono are traditionally worn with geta, elevated shoes held on the foot with a thong. The sole and supporting boards, called ha (teeth), are carved from wood. On this pair, the wood is lacquered in black and silver, which creates an elegant counter-point to the upper sections of the shoes. These are made of ribbed silk woven from threads selectively dyed in purple.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Lacquered wood; silk woven with selectively pre-dyed yarns (kasuri) |
| Brief description | Pair of geta (shoes), black/silver lacquer with purple kasuri inner sole, early Showa period |
| Physical description | Pair of geta, black/silver lacquer with purple kasuri inner sole, early Showa period |
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| Credit line | Given by Koichi Ogawa |
| Summary | Kimono are traditionally worn with geta, elevated shoes held on the foot with a thong. The sole and supporting boards, called ha (teeth), are carved from wood. On this pair, the wood is lacquered in black and silver, which creates an elegant counter-point to the upper sections of the shoes. These are made of ribbed silk woven from threads selectively dyed in purple. |
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| Accession number | FE.1:1,2-2015 |
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| Record created | November 28, 2014 |
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