Japanese Geta 'Aomori'
Japanese Geta 'Aomori' — Unisex Traditional Wooden Sandals
Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on Japan's main island of Honshu, has its own distinct cultural character shaped by harsh winters, deep snowfalls, and the rugged Tohoku region's craft traditions. Aomori is famous for the vivid Nebuta matsuri summer festivals, where traditional dress including geta plays a central role in the celebrations that light up the northern Japanese summer.
Matsuri festival wear traditionally emphasizes geta precisely because the sound of wood on pavement becomes part of the festival soundscape. Thousands of festival-goers walking in geta create a characteristic Japanese summer sound that has marked these celebrations for generations. The Aomori honors this festival wear tradition with a sandal built for real use.
Built with a lightweight wooden sole at the classic 5cm height, these geta feature traditional two-teeth construction with rubber coating for modern floor protection. The thick 100% woven cotton straps provide comfortable wear through extended use — important for festival days or long summer afternoons.
The Aomori geta work beautifully for summer festival outings, yukata wear, Japanese-themed events, or as daily indoor sandals. The lightweight construction makes them approachable for geta beginners. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese summer tradition or Tohoku regional culture.
- Lightweight wooden sole with two teeth (ha)
- Sole height: 5 cm
- Rubber coating under the teeth for grip
- 100% woven cotton hanao straps
- Thick padded straps for comfortable wear
Original: $60.00
-65%$60.00
$21.00
Description
Japanese Geta 'Aomori' — Unisex Traditional Wooden Sandals
Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on Japan's main island of Honshu, has its own distinct cultural character shaped by harsh winters, deep snowfalls, and the rugged Tohoku region's craft traditions. Aomori is famous for the vivid Nebuta matsuri summer festivals, where traditional dress including geta plays a central role in the celebrations that light up the northern Japanese summer.
Matsuri festival wear traditionally emphasizes geta precisely because the sound of wood on pavement becomes part of the festival soundscape. Thousands of festival-goers walking in geta create a characteristic Japanese summer sound that has marked these celebrations for generations. The Aomori honors this festival wear tradition with a sandal built for real use.
Built with a lightweight wooden sole at the classic 5cm height, these geta feature traditional two-teeth construction with rubber coating for modern floor protection. The thick 100% woven cotton straps provide comfortable wear through extended use — important for festival days or long summer afternoons.
The Aomori geta work beautifully for summer festival outings, yukata wear, Japanese-themed events, or as daily indoor sandals. The lightweight construction makes them approachable for geta beginners. A meaningful gift for anyone drawn to Japanese summer tradition or Tohoku regional culture.
- Lightweight wooden sole with two teeth (ha)
- Sole height: 5 cm
- Rubber coating under the teeth for grip
- 100% woven cotton hanao straps
- Thick padded straps for comfortable wear
