Mid 19th Century Patterned Child's Tabi Shoes (2) Decorative Composed of multiple indigo-dyed silk

Composed of multiple indigo-dyed silk fragments

this pot would make a lovely addition to any contemporary home

The handles and hinges are crafted from original ironwork

and the bottom shelf has been uniquely carved to form a pattern on the bottom shelf

The sleeve ends of the juban and the tabi socks are hand-crafted from brush cotton

Mid 19th Century Patterned Child's Tabi Shoes (2) Decorative Composed of multiple indigo-dyed silkThese 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 using chequered fabric of red, green and blue, 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