Okobo Gallery

Okobo is a type of traditional Japanese wooden footwear often worn by maiko (apprentice geisha) in Kyoto. Key elements include the tall, block-like paulownia wood base, vibrant V-shaped thongs colored red or yellow to indicate rank, and a hollowed-out sole with a small bell inside. These distinctive sandals are a staple in traditional kimono aesthetics and Kyoto's geisha districts like Gion.