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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. These sandals, geta, are for wet weather, with waterproof covers to keep the wearer’s toes dry, as well as raised lacquer-on-wood platforms that 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 lacquered base and toe covers features red-crowned cranes and plum flowers, symbols of longevity, good fortune, resilience and purity.
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