Traditional tabi socks
Traditional tabi are the original form of the Japanese two-toe sock - worn for centuries alongside kimono, yukata and formal hakama, and still the correct choice for tea ceremony, festival wear and traditional dance. The split-toe design was developed to work with zori sandals and geta wooden clogs, allowing the thong strap to pass between the big toe and the rest of the foot without bunching fabric. Our traditional tabi selection focuses on exactly this use case: classic white and black cotton styles that meet the expectations of formal and semi-formal Japanese dress.
These are not fashion tabi - they are the real thing, imported directly from Japanese manufacturers who have been producing this specific sock for generations. If you are looking for the full range of tabi styles including contemporary prints and modern fashion interpretations, our complete tabi socks collection covers 31 styles across both traditional and contemporary formats.
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