Ito-Chu Men's Setta Sandals, Tatami Footbed, Brown Hanao with Beaded Seigaiha Waves, Leather Sole
Ito-Chu Men's Setta Sandals, Tatami Footbed, Brown Hanao with Beaded Seigaiha Waves, Leather Sole
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A pair of men's setta by the Kyoto footwear house Ito-Chu, with a woven tatami top and a brown hanao beaded in rolling seigaiha waves.
The Piece
Setta are the flat sandals that finish a man's kimono, and the best are judged by the fineness of the tatami top, the comfort of the hanao and the quality of the sole. Ito-Chu has made footwear for kimono in Kyoto for generations, and its stamp is a mark of careful handwork.
The footbed is tatami omote, finely woven natural fibre in a pale straw colour, built up in neat layers at the heel. The hanao is soft brown with white cord at the toe, and along each strap small gold beads trace the overlapping arcs of seigaiha, the blue ocean wave pattern that wishes the wearer calm seas and good fortune. Beneath, the sole is real leather, embossed with a crest pattern and stamped with the Ito-Chu name, with small metal heel plates in the traditional manner.
Details
- Maker: Ito-Chu, Kyoto
- Type: Men's setta sandals
- Footbed: Tatami omote, woven natural fibre
- Hanao: Brown with beaded seigaiha waves
- Sole: Leather, stamped, with metal heel plates
- Measurements: length 26 cm (10.2 in), width 10 cm (3.9 in), heel height 4.5 cm (1.8 in). Every measurement is taken by hand, with the piece laid flat and the tape read by eye, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1–3 cm (0.5–1 in) for the natural give of fabric, handwork and the human hand.
Condition
Worn, with faint marks, light scuffs and small scratches here and there, shown in the photographs.
Condition grade B (used, good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Brush the tatami gently, keep it dry, condition the leather sole occasionally, and store in a cool, airy place.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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