Para Waraji चप्पल by Maki Izawa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award कांस्य पुरस्कार in जुत्ता, शूज र बुट डिजाइन Competition Category.

कांस्यजुत्ता· 2023

Para Waraji चप्पल

by Maki Izawa

Client: Maki Izawa Design Studio

A' Design Award कांस्य पुरस्कार Winner in जुत्ता Category

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The Design

About Para Waraji चप्पल

युद्ध र चरम मौसमका कारण विश्वले ऊर्जा र खाद्य संकटको सामना गरिरहेको छ। पारा वाराजी रोकथाम प्रवर्द्धन गर्न र शान्त र सुरक्षित दैनिक जीवन बृद्धि गर्न अवधारणाको रूपमा सिर्जना गरिएको थियो। वाराजी परालबाट बनेको परम्परागत जापानी जुत्ता हो जुन साधारण र समुराईले लगाउन प्रयोग गरिन्थ्यो। यसले राम्रो भाग्य ल्याउने र ताबीज र तावीजको रूपमा सुरक्षा प्रदान गर्ने विश्वास गरिन्छ। पारा वाराजी बलियो र टिकाउ प्यारासुट कर्डले बुनेको वाराजी चप्पल हो। यसले खुट्टालाई जोगाउँछ, तर डोरी, घाउको हेरचाह, फायर स्टार्टर, डेन्टल फ्लसको रूपमा प्रयोग गर्न बुनेको डोरी खोलेर आपतकालिन अवस्थामा बहुमुखी उपकरणको रूपमा काम गर्दछ।

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award कांस्य पुरस्कार

Para Waraji चप्पल A' Design Award कांस्य पुरस्कारको विजेता हो, सृजनशीलता, चातुर्य र सूझबुझले विशिष्ट उत्कृष्ट डिजाइनहरूलाई दिइने उच्च प्रतिष्ठाको मान्यता। कांस्य विजेताहरू कुशल र उल्लेखनीय रूपमा सृजनशील कृतिहरू हुन्, जसले डिजाइनरहरूको व्यापक अनुभव, कल्पनाशक्ति र साधनसम्पन्नता पुष्टि गर्छन्। Para Waraji चप्पल उच्च सम्मानित, प्रशंसित र प्रिय वस्तु, उल्लेखनीय रूपमा व्यावसायिक र नवीन, बन्नेछ भन्ने अपेक्षा छ। Para Waraji चप्पल ले आवश्यकता उत्कृष्ट रूपमा पूरा गर्छ, इच्छालाई छुन्छ र जिज्ञासा जगाउँछ।

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Para Waraji is a Waraji sandal woven with Parachute Cord.
Waraji is a traditional Japanese footwear made of straw that used to be worn by commoners and samurai in the past. Traditional Japanese Waraji have been believed to offer protection and ward off evil spirits as amulets or talismans. They were thought to protect their feet and keep away bad luck and disasters. Para Waraji is a fusion of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern technology.
Dimensions & Packaging: Made to fit the size of each foot.
Para Waraji are lightweight, soft, and comfortable on the foot, giving a sensation as if you are walking barefoot. Feet are well protected while sensations in the toes and soles are strengthened, blood circulation is improved, and the footwear is health-conscious, reducing foot fatigue without stressing the feet.
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Production Technology: Para Waraji is woven using 4mm paracord.
Paracord is a lightweight nylon rope originally developed for suspending military parachutes. Paracord is strong, durable, flexible and abrasion resistant.

It is made of a kernmantle construction, meaning it has a strong inner core surrounded by a woven outer sheath.
It is available in a wide range of colors and patterns.

Para Waraji are designed to wrap around the ankle through small loops on the left and right sides and long loops on the heel, so they fit securely around the sole of the foot and are very easy to walk in.
Design Challenge: Waraji craftsmen are getting older, and the number of people weaving straw sandals is decreasing.I had a hard finding people who would make them.I would also like to carry out activities to protect the wonderful traditional craftsmen of Japan.
Research: Para Waraji are a fusion of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern technology.

A material of outstanding durability and versatility, paracord adds strength and functionality to the traditional waraji design.

The intricate weave patterns and color combinations of paracord reflect the attention to detail and aesthetic sensibilities that characterize Japanese design.

The result is a unique and practical footwear that embodies a spirit of innovation and respect for tradition.
Inspiration: The world is currently facing various issues including energy and food crises due to war, extreme weather, and natural disasters. Para Waraji was born as an idea that incorporates the idea of prevention to spend every day calmly and safely. Para Waraji is a Waraji sandal woven with a very strong and durable parachute cord. It not only protects the feet in everyday life, but also serves as a versatile tool in emergencies by untying the woven cord to use as a rope for wound care, hemostasis, fire starting, and dental floss, providing assistance in various aspects of daily life during emergencies.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2022 in Japan.
It was exhibited in Tokyo in October 2022.
It was exhibited in Osaka in December 2022.
Operation Flow: Para Waraji are designed to wrap around the ankle through small loops on the left and right sides and long loops on the heel, so they fit securely around the sole of the foot and are very easy to walk in.

There is a basic way to tie a Para Waraji, but the strings can be tied in any way you like, so you can change the impression to suit your mood.