Accession Number
2013/2.429A&B

Title
Zori

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
alligator, rubber, plastic

Dimensions
9 in x 3 in (22.86 cm x 7.62 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.  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 this height (over 1.9 inch.) would be reserved for formal attire.

Physical Description
Dark brown alligator print with double straps.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
shoe

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Alligator (genus)
dark brown
open-toed shoes