Ashinaka zouri

I started a new hobby.
It is making "Zouri".
"Zouri" is traditional japanese sandals.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z%C5%8Dri

My teacher's name is Hamayan.
He is 76years old.
He living in near my home.

I got two samples from Hamayan.

this is made ​​of straw.

This is made old clothes.

This is colled "Ashi naka"

"Ashi naka" is half size Zouri.
Another name is "Bushi waraji".
In medieval Japan, the samurai were using it.

This is the training of the calf and strengthens the toes muscles

This is useful for prevention and rehabilitation of the lower body or back pain or osteoarthritis of the knee or swelling.

If you need efective of zori or want to make this.
Let's check this site and make Zouri!!
http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~hamayanzouri/newpage670.htm