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Zori

Japanese

Artwork Details

Zori
20th century
Japanese
alligator, rubber, plastic
9 in x 3 in (22.86 cm x 7.62 cm)
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2013/2.428A&B

Description

Subject Matter:

Zôri are flat sandals, similar in form to “flip-flops”, commonly worn with traditional Japanese clothing.  Zori comes in various heel heights and is appropriate for casual to semi-formal use (1.1 to 1.5 inch.) or formal use (over 1.9 inch.).  A pair with this height (over 1.9 inch.) would be reserved for formal attire.

Physical Description:

Light brown alligator print with double straps, also in alligator print.

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