Unique traditional Japanese craft: Shoes, clothing, cosplay…
Tradition, knowledge and quality raw material.Add the science of the ancient Japan craftsmen and you get a combination of luxe and simplicity. All our products are handmade, authentic and exclusive to our website (outside Japan). Check our stock!
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Zori Zori are most popular japanese footwear nowdays. (And the only one who doesn’t risk to disappear in a anytime soon). You can see them everywhere: with Yukata or Kimono for weddings 20 years old celebration, hanami or just a barbecue. There is numerous shapes, prices and qualities. Form the flip flop like to the authentic monk/ceremonial Zori (start from 550 USD). Very easy to wear anywhere with every kind of clothes. We will propose a nice patchwork on Japan Treasure Quest. We have the chance to have an agreement…
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Okobo also called “pokkuri” and “koppori” are frequently were by young girls and Maikos. It is quite common to see a Maiko with her Okobos around the Gion area in Kyoto or walking around in Arashiyama. They are made in wood with a large base cut from a single piece (they are frequently painted in different colors, black/ red and white being the most common). The inside is hollow and may contain a small bell or tinkling noisemaker. Those shoes are very elegant and need some practice to work properly…
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Geta (下駄) are a form of traditional Japanese footwear usually use with kimono or yukata. However nowday they are frequently weared with Western clothing during the summer months. In the past, geta had the practical use of keeping your kimono off the ground and away from puddles, snow and dirt. Over time they’ve become the more casual type of traditional shoe and most suitable for yukata, the light summer kimono. What all geta have in common is a wooden base, but there are tens of different types of geta. Here…
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Waraji Waraji are sandals woven from straw (Obviously perfect for the Straw Hat). The most traditional material is rice straw. These sandals can also be worn with tabi (the traditional Japanese split-toe socks). Ropes made from the same material wrap around the ankles and bind the sole securely to the foot. During the Edo Period, samurai and commoners alike wore these practical shoes. If these days, Waraji are mainly worn by east blue pirates, In Japan you might see them for festivals, cosplay or occasionally worn by Buddhist monks. Note:…
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