{"product_id":"a-tabi-last-or-pattern-mold-old-wood","title":"A Tabi Last or Pattern Mold: Old Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e7 1\/2\" x 2 3\/4\" x 3\/4\", 19 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis foot-shaped, carved wooden form is used in the making of\u003ci\u003e tabi,\u003c\/i\u003e the split-toe socks that were worn by all in old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular mold or last is a bit different from most because it is relatively flat; often these lasts are rounded and show volume, mimicking the natural shape of a foot.  This one is a angled piece of flat wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is patina of wear on this tightly grained piece of wood and there are ink drawn \u003ci\u003ekanji \u003c\/i\u003eon front and back which state the size of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA marvelous souvenir from old Japan, and a very attractive object in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139825025071,"sku":"noj1794054691375","price":25.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7005\/9055\/files\/a-tabi-last-or-pattern-mold-old-wood_1.jpg?v=1794054697","url":"https:\/\/heelcounterstabclad.shop\/products\/a-tabi-last-or-pattern-mold-old-wood","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}