Japanese traditional sandals are functional and elegant in the way they are made. Indeed, anyone can make a pair of traditional straw sandals according to the ancient Japanese method. You simply have to take accurate measurements (they don’t have to be extremely specific, so long as they are large enough for the entire foot to be protected from the ground beneath.) And you need straw twine of the right sort. One traditional sandal maker has become very successful in making custom ordered pairs for people who have heard of his work via word of mouth, and protects his home with adt security to prevent materials and designs from being purloined. However, with some study and practice, you also can make beautiful, graceful sandals of this kind.
Here is one entertaining video presentation demonstrating how it is done. It is set to calming Japanese music. There are no verbal instructions. You simply watch and observe as the music fills your mind and spirit. Here, you can see more instructional material: Instructables
