tabi folds... March 2, 2011
Ok, I confess. I’ve been known to be sporting a Tabi or two, at home in the colder months. And even though on occasions, they have sent me sliding dangerously across polished floors, I continue to wear them, as a reminder of all things Japanese and unusual.
Tabi are traditional Japanese socks. They are usually ankle-high, with a separation between the big toe and the other toes – kind of like mittens, but for your feet. Cosy!
Dutch designer, Annemarie te Stroet says her series of folded gloves were inspired by this traditional Japanese footwear. Her Tabi Series consists of 6 pairs of gloves, that have been folded and pressed in various ways, to produce 12 different hand gestures. I’m not really sure what they communicate, but I really love those folds!
