Japanese Traditional Footwear Warazori Rice Straw Sandals Vtg Woven Waraji JK922 sometstuke 21 cm wide x 18

21 cm wide x 18

This vintage lidded rectangular box is originally made for a small tea ceremony set

Floral design in Somenishiki style

It is a very beautiful decorative piece

It can also be used for general storage of trinkets or use for display or other crafts/projects

Japanese Traditional Footwear Warazori Rice Straw Sandals Vtg Woven Waraji JK922 sometstuke 21 cm wide x 18Japanese Traditional Footwear Straw Sandals These are Japanese vintage woven straw sandals called warazori waraji. These sandals are crafted from weaving dried rice straw into a simple oval shape. Some include other materials such as cloth, leather, or lacquered wood. Warazori waraji have been a popular type of footwear since ancient times and are said to be lightweight and non slip in mud, and don't splash in water. This pair is mostly straw with a