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In such a case, even if the weaving is nearly finished, it will be undone and restarted. Whether or not this happens is a measure of skill. Done properly, you end up with a good geta. Do it haphazardly and it’s something else altogether. Handcraft is interesting in that each piece reflects the maker’s mind and spirit.”\r\n\r\nThe finished woven zōri surface is then pounded with a metal hammer at the heel portion to flatten it, and it is sewn onto the rootstock base using hemp cord and a large, 10 centimeter needle. The seams are adjusted so the stitches are hidden in the weave, and the heel of the base is slightly recessed so that the zōri bed won’t shift. 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