Mid 19th Century Patterned Child's Tabi Shoes (2) Cutting Boards and Washboards

Mid 19th Century Patterned Child's Tabi Shoes (2) Cutting Boards and WashboardsThese beautiful quaint shoes are known as tabi shoes and they originated in Japan, specifically Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, within the Showa period. They are hand stitched using chequered fabric of red, green and blue, which gives it that lovely patterned design. The interior is lined with cotton, and the shoes can fasten with ties at the front. They show traces of actual use as there are some wear and tear on the soles. These shoes would be

The measurements are as follows: W - 22cm x D - 21cm x H - 42cm

whether utilised for its original purpose or reproposed as a statement piece

Externally this kettle portrays the traditional “hada” (skin) rough

5cm - H - 167cmÂ

from the Dungarpur region in India

When we acquired the cabinet it was covered in a black lacquer which was damaged and clearly not original

despite being fragile

This fantastic bench originated in China within the 1890s

They also contain a silver ring along the base which has been tooled to show a unique pattern

It was handmade from solid Chinese elm and has a simple

Due to the age of this mortar

The dimensions are as follows: H: 21cm