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Each clog is carved from a single block of wood, with an upper made from plastic. Men tended to wear plain clogs, utilitarian footwear that was ideal for butchers and fish mongers working in wet markets, while women preferred clogs that were decorated with lacquered designs of birds and flowers. At weddings, brides would also wear clogs decorated with red soles and uppers. \nUp until the 1950s and '60s, many Hakka people in Guangdong province still wore wooden clogs. 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Hong Kong, 1950-1980. Tex, China, wood. \r\nAccession date: 01.03.1995\r\nAcquisition Source: Garrett, Valery\r\nMrs Garrett's card reads: 'Purchased: $8.00. Sai Kung Market. 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