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Heel-less shoes

Pair of Shoes
2021 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of heel-less shoes, dyed and embossed leather, safflower pigment and metal, by Noritaka Tatehana in collaboration with Isehan-Honten, Tokyo, Japan, 2021

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Shoe
  • Shoe
  • Storage Box
TitleHeel-less shoes (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pair of heel-less shoes, dyed and embossed leather, safflower pigment and metal, by Noritaka Tatehana in collaboration with Isehan-Honten, Tokyo, Japan, 2021
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.5cm
  • Width: 9cm
  • Depth: 21cm
Gallery label
(31/5/2022)
The distinctive green shimmer of these iconic shoes was achieved by carefully and repeatedly layering a red beni pigment produced by the cosmetics company, Isehan Honten. The almost magical colour shift from scarlet to green occurs naturally as the beni dries. The shoes are a lavish homage to the beguiling beauty of the courtesans who favoured this lip rouge.
Credit line
Given by Noritaka Tatehana and Isehan Honten Co., Ltd.
Collection
Accession number
FE.203-2022

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Record createdFebruary 23, 2022
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