The style of Chaoshan clogs is almost the same as that of Guangzhou, the provincial capital, but the production process is exquisite. Its forms are: oval, with a slightly wider front and a slightly narrower back, which is only suitable for men to wear "dragon boat clogs"; Divided into left and right feet, the front toe is slightly lower, the middle is arched and the heel is slightly higher. Log "white embryo" without any paint; "Oil painting" with red, orange, black and brown colors and flowers and patterns; "High shoes" worn at home at night; Those made of tough wood and painted with color are called "painted bricks" and so on. Chaoshan clogs, also known as "pine clogs", have enjoyed a high reputation for their fine craftsmanship and exquisite materials since the Qing Dynasty.
In the old society, it was common for Chaoshan people to wear red clogs. When my son was in Cao Cao, he used to walk through clogs and play at night, which was quite childlike. But in the eyes of outsiders, there is an odor. During the reign of Emperor Kangxi of Qing Dynasty, a bachelor of cabinet and a minister of punishments wrote the cloud "Tide is mixed":
The savage woman stepped on the dust,
The doctor was wrapped in a scarf.
It is sunny and rainy,
Is it romantic to learn from others?
As an ancient commodity in Chaoshan area, Benqi has been replaced by various plastic shoes, but now there are still a few people in rural areas who like to use it. Clogs, as a traditional daily appliance, have been imitated and used by shrewd Japanese businessmen. Women's high-grade sandals with wooden soles appearing in supermarkets now are new products inspired by Chaoshan clogs and further developed.
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The ancient sound of clogs
According to documents, people in China have worn clogs for at least 3000 years. According to Records of Historical Records, Jin Wengong, one of the five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period, once found clogs more than 4,000 years ago. However, in today's world, Japanese people wear clogs the most. In traditional Japanese festivals, weddings, festivals and other ceremonies, Japanese people will wear traditional kimonos, and clogs play a vital role in the whole set of kimonos. Accustomed to the Japanese wearing clogs, most people will think that it is a traditional Japanese costume. However, following the sound of clogs, people will be surprised to find that clogs in Japanese costumes were brought back to Japan by Japanese students who came to China in the Tang Dynasty and have been handed down to this day. According to historical records, during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Zhong Er, the son of the Jin Dynasty, went into exile to escape persecution. Tired and hungry during his exile, he sent his entourage to look for food. Just when he was almost desperate, meson tui, who escaped with Zhong Er, cut a piece of meat from his thigh and cooked a bowl of broth for childe Zhong Er to drink. After drinking a bowl of broth, Zhong Er gradually recovered his spirits. Zhong Er was moved to tears when he found that the meat he ate was actually cut from himself by mesons. 19 years later, Jin Wengong returned to China to enjoy his death. Without saying anything, meson pushed him to live in seclusion in Mianshan with his mother. When Wen Gong learned of this, he ordered people to search Mianshan, but he couldn't find it. So he ordered three torches to push mesons down the mountain. However, the fire failed to shake the seclusion of meson tui. After the fire, it was found that Jiezitui and his old mother had been burned to death under a big tree. Jin Wengong cried. Ordered people to cut the wood left by the burning into boards and make wooden shoes to wear on their feet. Let the click of clogs always remind yourself not to make the same mistake. The voice of clogs encouraged people to make great efforts, and finally made Jin one of the five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period. The sound of clogs, accompanied by the sigh of "sad, just one step away", accompanied by the prohibition of cold food, accompanied by Tomb-Sweeping Day's grave sweeping, and accompanied by the custom of planting trees in Tomb-Sweeping Day, spread all over China.
Perhaps it was a historical coincidence, or maybe later generations accepted the lessons of Jin Wengong and Zhong Er's clogs. In short, a few years later, the Jiexiu campaign that decided the fate of the Tang Dynasty was held at the foot of Mianshan Mountain. Liu Wuzhou and Song Jingang, with tens of thousands of Turkish soldiers, fought a decisive battle with Li Shimin, the son of Taiyuan. Li Shimin has a strong wall and sharp edges, so we should be careful in choosing fighter planes, with fewer fighting forces and weak fighting forces. There is a bigger gain in this campaign in Li Shimin, that is, Corporal Li Xian received a great soldier named Weichi Gong. However, among the later Lingyun Pavilion banners, Li Shimin was not as forgetful as Jin Wengong, and rewarded the loyal and righteous celebrities first, which became an eternal story.
There is no conclusive evidence as to whether the Japanese custom of wearing clogs was directly influenced by Jin Wengong, but one thing is certain: Zhong Er was the first person to wear clogs recorded in China history books 2,600 years ago, and clogs were introduced to Japan from China in the Tang Dynasty. According to relevant data, in the period of Bird Collection and Nara in Japanese history, that is, the Sui and Tang Dynasties in China, China's culture had a great influence on Japan, and Wuyue's wide-sleeved lapels became the formal attire of the upper class and the imperial court in Japan. Although the style of kimono has changed many times in its development history, its basic elements have never deviated from the pattern of five clothes.
What is the historical origin of Japanese clogs and Shanxi Mianshan? Mr. Masaji Chihuahua, who led a delegation of Japanese friendly people to visit China, studied this issue with great interest. In 200 1 year, Mr. Masaji Huadao came to Mianshan for the second time and handed over some Japanese clogs he had collected to the Chinese side. Some of the photos were taken of an old Japanese clogs workshop, and the words written on the signboard of the workshop were actually "Shanxi Store". Maybe it's not just a coincidence!
Dutch clogs
Wooden shoes are the most famous feature in Dutch clothing. The history of wooden shoes can be traced back to more than 800 years ago. At that time, leather shoes were the exclusive luxury of dignitaries, and ordinary people would make durable wooden shoes in the slack winter. The wood of poplar and willow becomes the best raw material for making wooden shoes. People usually make relatively closed wooden shoes in their own villages or regions. In this way, after centuries of development, wooden shoes not only have the characteristics of warmth, firmness, moisture-proof, sweat-proof and comfort, but also show different regional characteristics.
In Holland, wooden shoes are still a guarantee of engagement. When a traditional young man and woman are engaged, the man should give his wooden shoes to the woman as a token. Almost every Dutch man should make at least one pair of exquisite wooden shoes for his fiancee in his life. This kind of wooden shoes is beautifully shaped and exquisitely designed. The common pattern is that two hearts are intertwined, symbolizing love, and the Turkish button on the upper cheek symbolizes eternity. Together, they mean eternal love. If the wooden shoes given by the man to the woman are exquisite and fit, and the woman thinks that the man is capable, sincere and loves her, the future marriage will be reliable and happy. On the day of engagement, the future bride can put on wooden shoes to show her engagement. Sometimes after marriage, she will continue to wear these wooden shoes, but usually because the bride's wooden shoes are too beautiful, she is reluctant to wear them, and they are often hung on the wall of her new house, symbolizing happiness and auspiciousness in life.
Today, the Netherlands produces 3 million pairs of wooden shoes every year. Although most of them are taken abroad as souvenirs, more and more people use wooden shoes in real life. It is understood that more than 6.5438 million Dutch people often wear wooden shoes. This nostalgia is of course based on the advantages of wooden shoes themselves. Therefore, we have reason to believe that the existence of wooden shoes shows its practical significance and will continue its vitality in the future.