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During the Edo period (1603–1868) and into the early twentieth century, a variety of finely crafted footwear styles were popular in Japan. This pair of sandals, geta, are for wet weather. Their waterproof covers kept the wearer’s toes dry, while the sandals’ raised lacquer-on-wood platforms allowed the wearer to walk on muddy paths or through puddles without getting their feet wet. Fur trimming provided some warmth, and the design on the toe covers features plum blossoms, a symbol of resilience, purity and the reincarnation of spring.
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