Geta-bako Exhibition Days 13-14: A Look Back at Japanese Shoemaking Content
This page preserves information about content that was originally hosted on Viddler.com, a video sharing platform that operated from 2006 to 2022. The original video content is no longer available, but we can provide context about what was featured.
About the Original Viddler Content
The Viddler video with the username "Clonazepamtbc" contained footage related to a Japanese shoe exhibition called "Geta-bako Exhibition" (下駄箱展) during its 13th and 14th days. The title "下駄箱展１３．１４日目 １４日目は目がくるくる〜" roughly translates to "Shoe Cabinet Exhibition Days 13-14: On Day 14 My Eyes Were Spinning."
Context from the Original Blog
This video was linked from a Japanese blog post dated October 3, 2008, which documented the exhibition held by an artist/craftsperson who goes by "mmk." The exhibition focused on traditional Japanese footwear and the artistic presentation of shoes in cabinets known as "geta-bako."
What the Exhibition Featured
According to the blog that referenced this video, the exhibition had several noteworthy elements:
- Display of handcrafted shoes that "go well with jeans"
- Documentation of visitor interactions at a gallery
- Meetings with other craftspeople, including woodworkers and felt artists
- A community atmosphere with many visitors bringing gifts and leaving messages
Cultural Significance
This content represents an interesting intersection of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary design. "Geta" refers to traditional Japanese wooden footwear, and this exhibition appears to have been documenting a modern take on this tradition, showcasing the creator's work over a multi-day gallery event.
While the original video is no longer available, this exhibition represents part of Japan's rich tradition of craftsmanship and attention to detail in everyday objects, elevating utilitarian items like shoe storage to the realm of artistic expression.
For those interested in Japanese crafts and exhibitions, you can find a reference to this content in its original context on the mmk23.com blog where the exhibition was originally documented.