Mid 19th Century Red Striped Children's Tabi Shoes (3) accessories as well as to serve

as well as to serve food in

specifically the Shanxi region

an heirloom passed onto the next generation will have sowed another patch on when another one had worn away

serves as a testament to the craftsmanship of the era

Mid 19th Century Red Striped Children's Tabi Shoes (3) accessories as well as to serveThese beautiful quaint shoes are known as tabi shoes and they originated in Japan, specifically Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, within the Showa period. They are hand stitched out of strips of black and red fabric, which gives it that lovely patterned design. The interior is lined with cotton, and the shoes can fasten with ties at the front. They show traces of actual use as there are some wear and tear on the soles. These shoes would be perfect