Tagline
Erase the border
KODORI is a footwear brand/series launched in 2021 by ない藤, a long-established footwear atelier in Gion, Kyoto, following JOJO. Created by Seiji Naito, the fifth-generation head of Gion ない藤 and a craftsperson-merchant, it offers wedge-soled footwear that connects Japan’s zōri-based footwear culture with contemporary life. Its designs can be worn with both Japanese and Western clothing and feature a traditional construction comprising a base, hanao straps and toe posts, along with repairable and replaceable parts. The brand’s proposals are centered on practicality and the beauty of use. The name derives from the Japanese expression for a little dance.
Concept
A new form of footwear bridging Japanese and Western dress