Vintage 1965 Japanese Izumiya Geta Wooden Sandals / Clogs – Asakusa Tokyo – Tiger Design – Signed & Dated – Showa Period
Exceptional vintage pair of traditional Japanese geta wooden sandals / clogs, dating to 1965 and associated with the historic Izumiya / 和泉屋 traditional footwear shop of Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
This pair is especially striking for its bold tiger decoration, which extends across the two geta when displayed side by side. The tiger is rendered in dark raised/glossy linework against the warm natural wood, creating a highly decorative Japanese folk-art appearance.
The geta retain their traditional raised wooden platform construction with natural-fiber wrapped hanao thong straps.
Most importantly, these are not anonymous vintage geta.
Both wooden sandals retain their original Izumiya / 和泉屋 paper labels on the underside. The labels identify the historic Asakusa footwear retailer and display a distinctive geometric Izumiya shop mark/trademark.
That same geometric mark is also impressed directly into the wooden edges of both geta, providing an important physical connection between the footwear and the original Izumiya labels.
The underside additionally bears a handwritten signature/inscription and the date 6.19.1965, establishing an exact period date of June 19, 1965, during Japan’s Showa era.
Izumiya was a long-established traditional Japanese footwear business in Asakusa specializing in geta, zori and related footwear. These surviving retailer labels, matching impressed shop marks, dated inscription and distinctive tiger decoration make this pair considerably more interesting than ordinary unmarked vintage geta.
DETAILS
* Maker/Retailer: Izumiya / 和泉屋
* Location: Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
* Date: June 19, 1965
* Era: Showa Period
* Type: Traditional Japanese Geta / Wooden Sandals / Clogs
* Design: Tiger
* Material: Wood with natural-fiber hanao straps
* Signed/Inscribed: Yes
* Marked: Yes – matching Izumiya shop marks impressed into both wooden geta
* Original Labels: Yes – Izumiya labels remain attached to both
APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS — EACH GETA
Length: 9.25 inches
Width: 4.25 inches
Height: 2 inches
CONDITION
Vintage condition consistent with approximately 60 years of age. The wood displays expected surface wear, rubbing, scratches, finish variation and age-related patina. Natural-fiber straps show age-related wear and some fraying but remain attached. Original paper retailer labels remain present underneath. The impressed Izumiya marks, handwritten inscription/date and decorative tiger imagery remain clearly visible.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.
Because of their age and collectible nature, these are being offered primarily as a Japanese decorative art / folk-art collectible rather than modern wearable footwear.
A particularly attractive and well-documented pair for collectors of Japanese antiques, Showa-era objects, geta, Asakusa memorabilia, Japanese folk art, tiger imagery, traditional footwear, Asian decorative arts and vintage Japanese design.
Carefully packed and shipped insured with tracking. Handling time: 1–2 business days.
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