Miniature Japanese Geta Sandals — Showa Era Craft (mid-20th century)

These miniature geta sandals capture the charm of everyday Japanese life in a form small enough to rest in the palm of a hand. Each pair is carefully crafted with distinct straps, from vivid red lacquer accents to woven multicolor cords, echoing the variety of geta once worn in daily Showa-era Japan.

Objects like these were more than toys — they were expressions of cultural identity and craftsmanship, evoking nostalgia for the streets and seasons of mid-20th century Japan. Their scale may be tiny, but the detail reveals a world of artistry and memory.

Details

• Era: Showa era, mid-20th century
• Type: Miniature geta sandals (set of multiple pairs)
• Materials: Wood, lacquer, woven cord, resin
• Design Accents: Variety of straps and forms; from red lacquer to multicolored woven ties

Curated by Kayo Setsuda

Je et Nous Annex — Nara, Japan.

A cultural archive of Showa-era Japanese crafts and beauty.