There are various theories about the origins of geta, but one theory is that they were invented by Sen no Rikyu , and they were primarily worn by tea masters and people of refined tastes .

A distinctive feature of these sandals is that the thong is in the middle and has no left or right sides.

It reduces shoulder wear and is sustainable, making it the ultimate design in Edo kimono culture.

Additionally, wearing footwear with thongs is expected to have many health benefits, such as improving arch formation, foot pressure distribution, and posture.

Zori, as the word originates, is written as "grass wearer" and is a Japanese footwear.

It started with straw sandals. In particular, geta sandals are said to have been invented by Sen no Rikyu.

Since it was difficult to walk on snowy roads with straw sandals, they were developed into sandals with cowhide on the bottom and a sturdy woven bamboo base.

There are various theories as to how it became "geta," but it is still passed down through the ages.

Even today, tea masters wear geta because Rikyu wore them at tea ceremonies.

The general term for footwear is "zori,"

In particular, Japanese kimono are called zori, and those with wooden bases are called geta.

For Western clothing, sandals are worn.

In fact, there are differences between each type of footwear.

Regarding delivery time

●Shipping arrangements will vary depending on the payment method and availability of the product.

<About delivery time>

Basically, we accept orders on a made-to-order basis.

After confirming your order, we aim to deliver within 10 business days, excluding weekends and holidays.

<If in stock> ・Card payment: We will ship within 3 business days after confirming your order. ・Bank transfer: We will ship within 3 business days after confirming your payment. If you have any other delivery date or time preference, please specify it in the comments section. Please note that we cannot accept cancellations after an order has been placed, as we normally make products to order. *Orders placed from Friday afternoon through Sunday are usually counted as orders for the following Monday.

We appreciate your understanding of this as well.

Because it is a natural material, each piece has its own unique characteristics, and the scratches and wrinkles are proof that it has lived.

The finish is also not uniform.

Any obvious defects will be removed during inspection, but returns or exchanges for these reasons will not be accepted.

We do not accept returns, so please understand that we do not use natural leather.

Enjoy the material.

"KURo Setta" is made from natural cowhide leather.

After dyeing the vegetable tanned leather using environmentally friendly processing,

This is an original leather that is hand-painted and finished with wax on each piece.

When you first start using it, the surface will be whitish, but the wax on the surface will gradually seep into the leather.

The leather will be soaked in and will have a shiny luster and a smooth feel.

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No maintenance is required for normal use, but if you are concerned about dirt

In that case, simply wipe off any dirt with a warm, damp cloth.

If the stain is more severe, please use commercially available leather detergent.

We recommend that you do so.