01 / Foundations
What is kiri-geta?
An introduction to geta made with paulownia, viewed at the meeting point of footwear, woodworking, Japanese dress, and everyday history.
What to observe
Begin by separating three elements: the platform, the teeth, and the hanao thong. Silhouette, tooth spacing, and textile can make each pair feel entirely different.
Thinking as a collection
For a collection, look beyond a generic claim of origin. A pair with recorded material, form, place, year, and finish keeps its identity over time.
Before buying or displaying
This guide is editorially informed by a classification of public web, social, collection, and market information. Verify an individual work’s place, maker, date, and specifications with its maker or seller before purchase.
View works at Miyuki HonpoEditorial note for this page
This is a guide for observation and comparison. Historical attribution, repair, conservation, and wear safety vary by object, condition, and environment.