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[Multicolored yarn and straw zori, Hanalei, Kauai, 1985]

Tasaka, Kenichi

[Multicolored yarn and straw zori, Hanalei, Kauai, 1985]
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zori
L: 8.5 in, W: 3.25 in
straw
yarn
fabric

Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii, 1985

(2004.1.65)

Gift of Barbara Kawakami

Description

1 pair of zori (slippers) : straw, yarn ; each, 8.5 x 3.25 in.

Slippers composed of multicolored yarn and straw woven around a bulrush framework with green fabric toe loops anchoring twisted straw and yarn straps to front of sandal; green fabric and straw weave at heel. Two pieces: right (A) and left (B) side.

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