Miniature Woven Straw BootsThese tiny straw boots were found at an antique shop in Takayama and are modeled after the traditional winter footwear once worn in rural Japan. Handwoven from natural fibers with delicate black cord accents, they were likely made as a decorative charm or folk craft item. In Japanese culture, straw footwear like this symbolized protection and safe passage, sometimes gifted at the start of a journey or displayed in the home. These mini versions carry