19) Few steps to CNY
Wooden clogs are versatile shoes appear in and out of your house in olden days. I remember during my childhood, I saw my mother wearing it into the toilet to do the laundry. Another pair is placed outside the corridor, she wear that to do her gardening.
It is also part of street hawkers’ attire in those days. So it’s hard to miss out the “clark, clark, clark” sound throughout the busy food street.
Wooden clogs are uncommon these days. But as the scent of Lunar New Year gets closer, I realize I need a pair of wooden clog for this festive season. Traditionally, it signifies “步步高升” literally means “higher steps” for the prosperous year ahead.
This pair is meant for the ladies. The shape resembles a woman’s perfect measurement! In the past, it is common footwear for housewives to walk down the street doing bargains with their marketing or sometimes chasing their kids with a cane with it!
The male version comes with broader shape. It is not only domestic footwear for hawkers or coffee shop baristas, it is also ideal footwear for wearers to alert their movement with the sounds it created.
I shall dedicate these two pairs of wooden clogs to all fellow Bloggers and Followers.
Wishing all taking their steps higher and higher, with good health and a very prosperous Lunar New Year!
AddGrainOnEarth 
January 15, 2013 at 4:16 am
This reminds me of something. Back in the Philippines, I use to wear wooden clogs while washing clothes in the river. Thank you for sharing this. We call it “Bakya” (Wooden Sandal).
January 15, 2013 at 10:12 am
Another story behind the scene! 🙂
I remember those street hawker like to wear this clog too.
The sound of “clark,clark,clark: in the air….those in the days!
Thanks for your sharing,niirmala!
Wish you well and happy in 2013! Cheers!
January 15, 2013 at 5:15 am
I don’t think you will ever get bored or have any dull moment! I think you find joy and amusement in every details of daily life! And even the clogs become a very interesting subject here. This was really interesting, and fun to read! Thank you 🙂
January 15, 2013 at 10:25 am
Thanks for your compliments! Yes, this is Sydney! You can’t find me under a crystal ball or carrying branded stuff !
A quiet lame guy who always look for age old stone! 🙂
January 15, 2013 at 6:16 am
I love these clogs and the stories they tell, so much history and culture conveyed through the wooden shoe. Wishing you higher and higher steps of much happiness, well-being and joy Sydney. Your blog is always such a pleasure to visit.
January 15, 2013 at 10:31 am
Thanks, Tracy! You have a strong and up-right mind set which I lately influence by you.
I wish you stay Healthy and Peaceful in 2013! – sydney
January 15, 2013 at 8:26 am
These type of shoes or whatever they are called are hard to use.
January 15, 2013 at 9:57 am
Yes, it is very rough and noisy, but culture are much more gentle behind!
Thanks, Yellowcable! I wish you Well and Healthy in 2013!
January 15, 2013 at 10:35 am
Thank you, you do the same!
January 15, 2013 at 9:30 am
Thank you for that very interesting information. I learned something new today 🙂
January 15, 2013 at 9:51 am
Thanks, add grain on earth has make it!
January 15, 2013 at 9:54 am
If you can teach this old dog a new trick then you definitely have accomplished something.
January 15, 2013 at 10:02 am
Puppy teach old dog?
Can an old dog offer a open heart?
January 15, 2013 at 11:10 am
I love their bright red color!
January 15, 2013 at 11:56 am
I don’t know why is it in red! May be is something to do with prosperity in their belief.
January 15, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Very interesting and nice!!!
January 15, 2013 at 1:02 pm
Thanks, Rexlin! Owner should be more interesting! 🙂
January 15, 2013 at 1:07 pm
Happy Lunar New Year! I hope you find your pair of wooden clogs soon. ^_^
January 15, 2013 at 1:49 pm
I got it in $5 for both sides! 🙂
Happy Chinese New Year in advance!
January 15, 2013 at 1:19 pm
HUAT AR !!
January 15, 2013 at 1:47 pm
Must buy 4D!
January 15, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Aren’t they rather uncomfortable?
January 15, 2013 at 7:34 pm
In olden day, we don’t have much choices left.
Of course is not so comfortable, but once you get used to it, you can walk like a King! 🙂
January 15, 2013 at 11:09 pm
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January 16, 2013 at 1:29 am
I thank you for the kind invitation, have a nice day! 🙂
January 16, 2013 at 12:20 am
I love wooden clogs and have a pair that I use, they are golden ( I love glittery stuff 🙂 ) Happy Lunar New New Year.
January 16, 2013 at 1:30 am
Same to you! 🙂
Wish you fill with joy and peace in 2013!
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January 28, 2013 at 9:21 am
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