Walking on Washi Paper or Leather? Handmade Sandals by Yamato

by leconcierge | April 10, 2008 at 09:33 am
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Besides being known for its Buddhist temples and also having been the home of haiku poet Masaoka Shiki the city of Matsuyama on the island of Shikoku is where the patient craft of Yamato brings to life handmade leather sandals.
They also had a line made of washi paper which proved popular on fashion runways and in some hotels but its production is currently suspended.

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