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Post by phoenixfallen on Oct 18, 2013 14:42:07 GMT -5
Greetings!
I have just begun the process for development of my SCA persona, and as part of this process I am trying to build a wardrobe of clothing options. Since we're coming into the winter season, I have not been able to find many resources regarding what Edo era japanese did for winter footware. Could I get some guidance in this area, please?
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Post by Saionji Shonagon on Oct 18, 2013 15:15:29 GMT -5
You do know that the Edo period begins after SCA period, right? web-japan.org/nipponia/nipponia21/en/topic/ has some information on traditional footwear, including a type of snow shoe and boots made of rice straw. (Be sure to click on the little blue "Next" button at the bottom to page through.)
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Post by phoenixfallen on Oct 18, 2013 15:50:57 GMT -5
Thank you for the link. I meant to say pre-Edo era...mid-late 1500's.
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Post by Saionji Shonagon on Oct 18, 2013 15:58:01 GMT -5
Gotcha. It is Fried-day, after all. ;-)
I know there have been other threads on winter clothing in the past, so you might try using the search function on this forum. Basically, you add layers, preferrably well lined or even padded for warmth.
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Post by solveig on Oct 20, 2013 14:18:45 GMT -5
Greetings! I have just begun the process for development of my SCA persona, and as part of this process I am trying to build a wardrobe of clothing options. Since we're coming into the winter season, I have not been able to find many resources regarding what Edo era japanese did for winter footware. Could I get some guidance in this area, please? Straw boots. Really. Straw boots.
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Post by worldantiques on Oct 20, 2013 20:00:28 GMT -5
Do a search for "fukagutsu".
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Post by phoenixfallen on Oct 21, 2013 13:15:24 GMT -5
Awesome! Thank you. Any suggestions on how to make them? I've been working on my own Waraji, but these are obviously more complex.
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Post by japanzone on Oct 24, 2013 7:40:42 GMT -5
Fukagutsu are very difficult to find commercially. There is one farm in Niigata-ken where the grandfather makes them by hand. They list them as "from ¥3000", which is a very good price for such an artisan product. www.kasaharanouen.co.jp/seisanhinmoku3.htmlI found the Tousando website in the logs of other sites that have referred visitors to Japan Store. I'll post something to the Commercial Vendors board, but I'll also take this chance to mention that we can supply ANY product that is available in Japan.
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