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Black saga brocade zôri (shoes)

Japanese

Artwork Details

Black saga brocade zôri (shoes)
1960s-1980s
Japanese
black saga nishiki brocade uppers with rubber soles
9 x 8 x 2 in. (22.86 x 20.32 x 5.08 cm)
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2005/1.370A&B

Description

Subject Matter:

Zôri are flat sandals, similar in form to flip-flops, commonly worn with traditional Japanese clothing. Zôri styles can range from casual to formal, and a pair covered in brocade like this would have been reserved to formal attire.

Physical Description:

Black silk damask with interwoven black lacquered threads that create a shiny effect in the light. Marked "Shizuko" on the bottom.

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