"Have You Heard of 'Portrait Flip-Flops' That Can Double as a Welcome Board with Custom Carvings?"

2017.07.26 published
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Do You Know "Shima Zouri"?

Have you ever heard the term "Shima Zouri"?

Shima Zouri refers to the beach sandals that are loved by the people of Okinawa♡

These beach sandals, which have been integrated into everyday life for a long time, are affectionately called "Shima Zouri."

At first glance, Shima Zouri might not seem related to weddings at all.

However, it could potentially become a trendy item in wedding scenes in the future♡

"Portrait Shima Zouri" is Wonderful!

The reason why Shima Zouri might become a trend in wedding scenes lies in "Shima Zouri Art!"

The soles of Shima Zouri are made of two layers of different colors and are slightly thicker than typical beach sandals. This thickness is used to carve designs using a craft knife, which is called "Shima Zouri Art."

One popular type of Shima Zouri Art is "Portrait Shima Zouri," which features carved portraits♡

Portrait Shima Zouri is a unique pair of sandals with the portraits of the bride and groom carved into them.

It is said to be gaining popularity as a wedding gift, carrying the meaning that “we hope you walk happily together as one (foot).”♡

DIY Ideas for Welcome Boards♡

Portrait Shima Zouri is not just for wearing; there are also creative ways to use them.

Here’s a bride who prepared a welcome board featuring Shima Zouri as the main attraction♡

Sandals with their portraits drawn on them would likely elicit exclamations from guests like “Wow!” and “How did you do that!?”

This bride decorated the base of a welcome tree with Shima Zouri.

She felt a sense of fate when she found them while searching for items that represented Okinawa♡

The colorful straps are also very cute!

Where Can You Buy Portrait Shima Zouri??

You can purchase Portrait Shima Zouri not only from Okinawa workshops but also online.

When you search for "Portrait Shima Zouri" online, you'll find various websites, so take a look♡

The typical price for those featuring portraits of the couple seems to be around 10,000 yen*

➡ Visit the official website of "Foot Stamp," a store specializing in Shima Zouri Art here*

Be Sure to Check Out Shima Zouri♡

We introduced Okinawa’s "Shima Zouri."

They are perfect for summer weddings, beach weddings, and resort wedding decorations! It would surely delight your friends as a wedding gift as well.

Why not order a unique pair of sandals, "Portrait Shima Zouri," this summer?♡

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