@tokiotours: OIRAN GETA In feudal Japan, high-ranking courtesans known as Oiran showcased a distinct style, donning Koma-geta, tall lacquered wooden platforms elevated by two or three slats called "ha" (teeth), enhancing their height by 4 to 17 cm. These Koma-geta were surprisingly lightweight despite their robust appearance. Designed with a v-shaped strip of cloth called "hanao" on top, they facilitated only small, slow steps, necessitating the aid of manservants called "wakaimono" for movement. Oiran often chose to forgo tabi socks, exposing their bare feet, which was seen as an erotic element of their ensemble. Their complete parade outfit could weigh between 20 to 30 kg (44 to 66 lbs), requiring substantial effort and assistance to wear. Historically, geta served the practical purpose of keeping the kimono clean and elevated above ground-level elements like puddles and dirt. Originating from Southern China between the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing dynasties (1644-1912), geta were later adopted widely in Japan. #Oiran #FeudalJapan #KomaGeta #JapaneseCulture #HistoricalFashion #TraditionalJapan #Courtesans #JapaneseHistory #EdoPeriod #WoodenFootwear #CulturalHeritage #KimonoStyle #Yukata #JapaneseFootwear #AncientFashion #FashionHistory #HistoricalCostume #CulturalFashion #JapaneseTradition #ElevatedFootwear #FashionArtifacts #HistoricJapan #FashionArchaeology #FootwearDesign #ArtisticFashion #FashionInnovation #HistoricalAttire #CostumeHistory #CulturalAttire #japaneseaesthetics

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