Accession Number
2013/2.431A&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 (3-4 cm/ 1.18 to 1.5 inch.) like this Zori or formal use (over 5cm /1.9 inch.).

Physical Description
Rectangular black alligator pattern all-over with black patent leather straps.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
shoe

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Alligator (genus)
open-toed shoes
rectangular