Shoes and slippers, footwear is both arguably is the primary requirement that must always exist in every dwelling. I do not know how many pairs of shoes and sandals that you have today, but I'm willing to believe that there was nothing weird row 10 shoes coming through
1. OKOBO
Japan, 18th century - present
Long before the 1970s and platform shoes were born, the maiko (apprentice geisha) always wore Okobo or clogs. The reason for wearing it is not just purely for reasons of fashion alone, but also for practical reasons. They wore Okobo not wanting expensive kimono worn so dirty due to mud streets. Okobo made from a piece of wood shaped like a shoe tread. Usually wood is settled it is, but many do not even varnished at all.
However, during the summer, maiko usually wears black Okobo been varnished. High boots Okobo generally reach 14 cm, and a concave carved wood soles, giving rise to its own sound when worn running. In fact, the word Okobo was taken as representative of the noise that arises when the shoes wear. Form AV cords (like flip flops) are usually selected, while the color of the strap adjusted maiko status. For new maiko will wear red rope Okobo, who has almost completed his internship was using a yellow rope.
2. High heel .... for men
Europe, in the 1700's
The 1700s, stocking position as important as shoes for men in Europe. Because fashion when it focuses on the beauty of the lower body area. When the 'fever' legs look slender sudden epidemic, Louis XIV then appears wearing red-soled high heel shoes. And of course, when the king put them on, then soon the whole people also participated in that trend.
3. Kabkabs
Lebanon, age 14-17
Lebanon, age 14-17
Silver that adorned the wooden basin, meaning that a simple Kabkabs nalins ever used or Middle Eastern women to protect their feet from the gross dust and mud streets. For those who are wealthy, often wooden shoe is decorated with pearls. With the right a few inches high and embroidered leather shoes, is usually constrained by a strap made of silk or velvet.
Kabkabs name itself derived from the noise caused when worn walking barefoot on the marble floor. The top was embroidered with silver, gold or pewter wire (a mixture of white lead and black). For special events such as weddings, wooden basins are usually decorated entirely with silver. While socially, these shoes are only worn by women only.
Kabkabs name itself derived from the noise caused when worn walking barefoot on the marble floor. The top was embroidered with silver, gold or pewter wire (a mixture of white lead and black). For special events such as weddings, wooden basins are usually decorated entirely with silver. While socially, these shoes are only worn by women only.
4. Bast shoes
Finland, mid-20th century
Finland, mid-20th century
At the beginning of the 20th century, women wore bark as everyday footwear, of course, with a layer of fabric on the inside. Not only that, the fabric is also used to protect the leather from rain, mud, and snow. Usually the shoe is made from Birch bark, but can also be from the bark of lime or linden tree (leaves are heart-shaped). Norway, Sweden, and even Russia have their own version for this type of shoe. Lifetime bast shoes are usually only about 1 week only.
5. Chopines
Italy, 1580-1620
Italy, 1580-1620
Only a few museums that store the original Chopines. Although his debut started since the renaissance, but many women still wear the Italian until the beginning of the 17th century. As Okobo Japan, Chopines also has a high level of practicality. The main purpose of the use of this shoe is for users looking striking as they can 'lift' the user's body up to 18 cm higher. Shoes are made of high-value timber lined with soft silk or velvet. In addition, this footwear usually sweetened with the addition of silver lace, tacks, and silk embroidery.
6. Padukas
India, the 1700s
India, the 1700s
Padukas including the oldest and fancy footwear in India. More than just a sol with milestones and knobs, this footwear is generally made from silver, wood, iron, or even ivory.
7. Wooden shoes for the bride
French, late 19th century
French, late 19th century
From Bethmale valley (south of the city Saint Girons, Ariege district), comes this unique bridal shoes. Made from a piece of wood taken from a walnut tree and its roots, ordinary men created these shoes for his bride someday. It is said that the higher end, the greater the love the man on his future wife.
8. Ballet boot
1980-present
1980-present
This contemporary footwear originally used as a talisman, but as time went on, it became more popular footwear in the fashion world, especially Japan. The structure is similar to shoes ballet shoes are seasoned with the right super high, so as to create the impression that the wearer is forced to tiptoe as high as possible as do the ballerina when she was dancing. Ballet boot it gained its popularity in the 1980s, and is now available worldwide.
9. Lotus bud shoes
China, 10th century-in 2009
China, 10th century-in 2009
Han tradition in China that requires a woman's legs tied up so that it looks small as a lotus bud is valid for thousands of years. Shoes from the north, especially Beijing, had a bowl shape, with a super concave soles. As part of her dowry, a woman will make a few pairs of shoes as evidence that he was able to sew. After marriage, the bride and distribute shoes to the sister-in-law in a special ceremony. Fortunately, the tiny shoes heyday has ended ...
10. Armadillo shoes
Armadillo itself means insect-eating animals. More recently, in 2010, Alexander McQueen armadillo shoes launched a set which was then popularized by Lady Gaga and several other celebrities.
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