Flip Flops Collection

Young Burmese girl, c. 1875 (albumen print) (b / w photo)
XIR326654 Young Burmese girl, c.1875 (albumen print) (b/w photo) by Klier, Philip Adolphe (c.1845-1911); 26x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune Birmane; Birmanie; Burma; Myanmar; ); English

Hyde Park as it will be, 1846. Satirical futuristic print of gentlemen riding personal steam engines pumping out fumes
FLO4995407 Hyde Park as it will be, 1846. Satirical futuristic print of gentlemen riding personal steam engines pumping out fumes

Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back
FLO4718344 Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back and extract a tooth with string

Blacksmith using hammer and tongs to beat a piece of red-hot iron heated in a forge
FLO4577923 Blacksmith using hammer and tongs to beat a piece of red-hot iron heated in a forge. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.;

Women viewing dragon and tiger made of tobacco pouches, c. 1795. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Women viewing dragon and tiger made of tobacco pouches, c. 1795. Detail from a larger artwork

Caribbean Life
Andreas Magnusson

Florida, Naples, Fishing Pier, Beach scene

Flip flops in national colours, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Flips flops outside monksaa dormitory, Mahagandayon Monastery, largest Buddhist monastery
Flips flops outside monksa dormitory, Mahagandayon Monastery, largest Buddhist monastery in Burma, Amarapura, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Flip flops for sale at a Indian market in Silvia, Guambiano Indians, Colombia, South America

111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA. Creator: Chris Suspect
111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA

Shoe shop in Kyoto, c. 1890 (hand-coloured photo)
STC235542 Shoe shop in Kyoto, c.1890 (hand-coloured photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

England footballer David Platt seen here reading the Wall Street Journal at the team base in Italy the day after his last gasp goal against Belgium put England through to the quarter finals of

England footballer David Platt seen here playing tennis at the team base in Italy the day after his last gasp goal against Belgium put England through to the quarter finals of the 1990 World Cup

End of the Year. Creator: Eishosai Choki
End of the Year

Vanity Fair cover, July 1916. Creator: American School (20th Century)
" Vanity Fair" cover, July 1916 (colour lithograph)

The Story of Mary and Martha, illustration from the Bible. Creator: Mattaus II Merian (1621-87)
The Story of Mary and Martha, illustration from the Bible, engraved by J.C. Bodenehr (sepia engraving). from the Gospel according to St. Luke; Luke 10:38-42

Man and a woman on a country walk by Miyagawa Choshun (1683-1753). Note they are wearing Geta - a form of traditional Japanese footwear that resemble clogs and flip-flops

Sandals On The Beach

Ron Atkinson Manchester United football manager October 1984

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Flip Flop fashion

Two mismatched beach flip-flops with red sunglasses in the surf on a Caribbean beach, West Indies, Central America

Japanese Geta shops, selling traditional colourful footwear. Geta is the term used to describe a form of traditional Chinese-Japanese footwear that resemble both clogs and flip-flops

Hawaiian fli flop display at market place
Hawaiian flip flop display at market place

Burmese lady (albumen print) (b / w photo)
XIR326655 Burmese lady (albumen print) (b/w photo) by Watts and Skeen (fl.c.1888-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune Birmane; Birmanie; Burma; Myanmar; reproduced in Burma)

Burmese lady (albumen print) (b / w photo)
XIR326656 Burmese lady (albumen print) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); 27x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune Birmane; Birmanie; Burma; Myanmar; reproduced in Burma)

Members of the Parachute Regiment of which General Sir Richard Gale is Colonel Commandant, are purchasing luxury caravans by instalments - from the Army to overcome the acute shortage of married

Beach holiday, conceptual image. Towel, sunglasses and flipflops

Tree of thongs, Port of Echuca, Echuca, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Traditional shoes with wooden sole and colourful straps, Sanmachi, Takayama, Hida District, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Close up of female farmers feet standing on henna leaves, village of Borunda, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

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"From Burmese Tradition to Hawaiian Vibes: The Timeless Appeal of Flip Flops" Step back in time with a captivating albumen print of a young Burmese girl, circa 1875, as she dons her flip flops - simple yet essential footwear that transcends generations. These national-colored flip flops from Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain showcase the pride and diversity found in every step. Even Buddhist monks embrace the comfort and convenience outside their dormitory at Mahagandayon Monastery - a testament to its universal appeal. Journeying further across continents, we find ourselves amidst an Indian market in Silvia where Guambiano Indians proudly display their vibrant array for sale. In San Diego's bustling streets, captured by Chris Suspect's lens at 111 W Harbor Dr. , flip flop enthusiasts can indulge themselves with endless options. Meanwhile, Kyoto's shoe shop circa 1890 offers hand-colored photos showcasing the artistry behind these beloved sandals. As time progresses and cultures intertwine, Vanity Fair's July 1916 cover reminds us that even high fashion embraces the casual elegance of flip flops. And let us not forget biblical times when illustrations like "The Story of Mary and Martha" depicted characters wearing this humble footwear. Whether strolling through nature or exploring cityscapes like Miyagawa Choshun's country walk scene suggests, one can always rely on the comfort provided by these traditional Japanese Geta shops' colorful offerings. Finally, transport yourself to Hawaii where markets burst with vibrant displays of Hawaiian-themed flip flops. Their playful designs capture the spirit of aloha while providing ultimate relaxation for those lucky enough to wear them. They have truly stood the test of time; they are more than just shoes but symbols representing diverse cultures and eras. So slip into your favorite pair today and embark on your own journey through history and style.