So from zoom calls with your colleagues, through to a conference call with your boss. Working from home was always a thing. But with recent health developments in the world at large, working from home is becoming the norm for many of us. That new way of dressing for work, with a...
Feeling relaxed after a hard day is one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether it’s luxuriating in a warm bath, nestling into a freshly made bed, or sliding your feet into some beautifully crafted lounge slippers. But where do slippers come from? Did they simply evolve as our lives became more...
We live in a world of online mass-produced items, where manufacturing in huge quantities fulfils a worldwide demand. So it’s not surprising to discover that according to industry experts, In 2021, over 2.14 billion people worldwide are expected to buy goods and services online. However, many more of us are embracing...
The Uwabaki
One Japanese tradition that I became a huge fan of was that of the Uwabaki. Uwabaki are a type of shoes or slippers that are worn indoors. Back home, most people are either barefoot in their homes or wear shoes that they would typically wear outdoors, especially if they are in public buildings. In Japanese culture, however, it is necessary to remove your shoes when you enter someone else’s home or property. Not only does this show respect, but it is also done to protect wooden floors, rugs, tatami (grass mats) and carpets from getting dirty or damaged.
Don’t you find it odd that as Londoners we excel at styling up the most disheveled of outfits with a sleek trench coat but being caught in our flip-flops causes us unbearable embarrassment? And rightly so, our footwear defines our style preferences and statements because it attracts immediate attention.
