Mid 19th Century Patterned Child's Tabi Shoes (2) Cutting Boards and Washboards This fantastic bench originated in

This fantastic bench originated in China within the 1890s

They also contain a silver ring along the base which has been tooled to show a unique pattern

It was handmade from solid Chinese elm and has a simple

whether utilised for its original purpose or reproposed as a statement piece

Mid 19th Century Patterned Child's Tabi Shoes (2) Cutting Boards and Washboards This fantastic bench originated inThese beautiful quaint shoes are known as tabi shoes and they originated in Japan, specifically Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, within the Showa period. They are hand stitched using chequered fabric of red, green and blue, which gives it that lovely patterned design. The interior is lined with cotton, and the shoes can fasten with ties at the front. They show traces of actual use as there are some wear and tear on the soles. These shoes would be