Azuma geta; women's geta with tatami insole
A traditional type of Japanese wooden clog for women, featuring a tatami mat insole for comfort. The term is specific to Japanese footwear culture.
See also: 下駄 (げた)
My grandmother used to go out wearing Azuma geta.
This shop sells handmade Azuma geta.
下駄 is the general term for wooden clogs, while 吾妻下駄 specifically refers to a women's style with a tatami insole.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional footwear term.
Alternate kanji spelling using 東 for あずま; less common but recognized.
The term combines 吾妻 (Azuma, an old poetic name for eastern Japan) with 下駄 (geta, wooden clogs). The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it likely refers to a style associated with the eastern regions or Edo culture.