Shoe Stories: Podcast 2 - Pokkuri Geta
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Shoe Stories Podcast 2: Pokkuri Geta
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Pair of red lacquered pokkuri geta with chrysanthemum design. Late 20th century.
Image © 2010 Bata Shoe Museum
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The underside view of this red geta shows the hollowed out wooden sole with the bell fastened beneath the footbed. Late 20th century.
Image © 2010 Bata Shoe Museum
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Side view of red lacquered geta with chrysanthemum design; note the angled front for ease of walking. The gold metal cleat protects the knot that keeps the hanao or straps in place. Late 20th century.
Image © 2010 Bata Shoe Museum
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The underside view of this black geta shows the hollowed out wooden sole with the bell fastened beneath the footbed. Late 20th century.
Image © 2010 Bata Shoe Museum
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Pair of black lacquered pokkuri geta with crane design. Late 20th century.
Image © 2010 Bata Shoe Museum
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Side view of black lacquered geta with crane design; note the angled front for ease of walking. The gold metal cleat protects the knot that keeps the hanao or straps in place. Late 20th century.
Image © 2010 Bata Shoe Museum
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