Accession Number
2005/1.370A&B

Title
Black saga brocade zôri (shoes)

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1960s-1980s

Medium & Support
black saga nishiki brocade uppers with rubber soles

Dimensions
9 in x 8 in x 2 in (22.86 cm x 20.32 cm x 5.08 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

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.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
shoe

Additional Object Classification(s)
Textile

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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