Cute Fabric Sandals by Eriko Handa

Cute Fabric Sandals by Eriko Handa

Make your own Japanese fabric zori!

This book teaches you how to create traditional Japanese sandals (zori 草履) using fabric—comfy, colorful, and perfect for wearing indoors. Zori are flat-soled slip-ons with a thong strap, similar to flip-flops, and have been crafted for centuries using straw, cloth, and wood. Now, you can make your own breathable, soft fabric version, using your favorite materials and colors.

With 19 unique designs and step-by-step photo instructions, this book guides you through the process, from selecting materials to shaping the soles and assembling the straps. Five sizes are included, from kid's Size 16cm  to adult's Size Large (equivalent to U.S. Women’s 8-9 or Men’s 6-7). Once you master the general technique, you can adjust the sizing to fit your needs.

What’s Inside:

✔ Step-by-step photo instructions—perfect for beginners!
✔ 19 creative zori designs—play with colors and textures
✔ Sustainable crafting—traditionally made using recycled fabrics
✔ Includes special variations, like the ashinaka—a half-sole sandal designed to improve balance and foot strength

Details:

• Pages: 72
• Published: 2022
• Language: Japanese*
• Made in Japan

*No worries if you don’t read Japanese—just use the Google Translate app on your phone! Point the camera at the text, and it will instantly translate the instructions for you.

✨ A fun, beginner-friendly way to create something unique, practical, and steeped in tradition! ✨