shallow clogs; court clogs
Archaic term for shallow wooden clogs worn by Heian-era nobles. Originally made of leather, later of black-lacquered paulownia wood. Used in historical contexts.
Heian-period nobles wore shallow clogs during ceremonies.
Shallow clogs were originally made of leather, but later became black-lacquered paulownia wood.
Standard kanji form for this historical footwear term.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 浅沓.
Compound of 浅 (asa, 'shallow') and 沓 (kutsu, 'footwear'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term refers to the shallow shape of the clogs.