Now Viewing: zouriTag type: General Zōri (草履) are flat and thonged Japanese sandals made of rice straw or other plant fibers, cloth, lacquered wood, leather, rubber, or—increasingly—synthetic materials. Zōri are quite similar to flip-flops, which first appeared in the United States sometime around World War II as rubber imitations of the wooden thong sandals long worn in Japan (geta). The traditional forms of zōri are seen when worn with other traditional clothing; modern forms are fairly common, especially in summer. While geta are nowadays worn with the informal yukata, zōri are associated with the more formal kimono. Not to be confused with geta, which are Japanese wooden clogs. Other Wiki Information Last updated: 08/08/26 3:35 AM by DocWatson This entry is not locked and you can edit it as you see fit. |
     
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