Flip Flop 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

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

Slippers shoes for sale in the souk of Fez, Morocco;

A resident marks his ballot in a poll center during presidential elections in
A resident marks his ballot in a poll center during the presidential election in Port-au-Prince March 20, 2011. Voting in Haitis presidential run-off started slowly in some places on Sunday

Catholic worshipers take part in celebrations of the Assumption of Mary at Jasna Gora
Catholic worshiper holds a rosary as she takes part in celebrations of the Assumption of Mary at Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, Poland August 15, 2018

A Congolese child used in armed conflicts receives psycho-social support at the Centre for Orientation and Transit (COT) for Children associated with militias in Mbuji Mayi

A man wears a dress as he attends a march to mark International Womens Day in Santiago, Chile March 8, 2018. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

An internally displaced Syrian girl stands in the mud after heavy rain at a camp on the outskirts of Azaz, Syria January 26, 2018. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

The Wider Image: Laos mythical Luang Prabang
A mahout stands next to an elephant as he waits for customers at Tad Sae Waterfall outside Luang Prabang, Laos July 31, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Silva SEARCH " LUANG" FOR THIS STORY

A migrants abandoned traditional shoe is seen in a muddy field at a camp of makeshift shelters for migrants and asylum-seekers from Iraq, Kurdistan, Iran and Syria, called the Grande Synthe jungle

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)

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

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

Womans Foot Wearing Flip Flop Shoe
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Australian flag thongs on beach
Great Ocean Drive, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

French Polynesia, Tahiti, Village home and entry; Maupiti

USA, Hawaii, Ocean in background; Kailua, Flipflops and Hawaii written in sand

Sandals On The Beach

Australian Flag Thongs at Beach

Summer Days at the Beach
The sky was smoky from surrounding bushfires on a 40+ degree day at Scaele Bay, near Streaky Bay, South Australia. Surfers Beach

Sumoimari Ghat, Majuli Island, Assam State, northeast India, door and porch of a house with sandals outside in the village of the Missing Tribe

Sandals from Kano
Antique illustration of a African Kano sandals

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)

Flip flops, book and sunglasses on grass

Flip flops on grass

Niger, Niamey, Feet, plastic slippers and long black skirts of two african schoolgirls suspended. (MR)

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 Global Symbol: The Story of Flip Flops" In this captivating collection of images, we embark on a journey that spans continents and cultures, all tied together by one humble footwear - flip flops. We begin in c. 1875 with a poignant black and white photograph capturing the innocence and beauty of a young Burmese girl wearing her traditional attire, complete with delicate flip flops adorning her feet. These simple sandals have long been an integral part of local customs, reflecting the rich heritage of Myanmar. Fast forward to modern times, where flip flops take on new meanings and contexts. In one snapshot, we witness democracy in action as a resident marks his ballot during presidential elections; an everyday act made comfortable by these versatile shoes. Meanwhile, at Voelvlei dam in South Africa, debris is revealed as water levels recede - a reminder that even amidst environmental challenges, flip flops endure as steadfast companions for those navigating uncertain terrains. Across the globe in Jasna Gora, Poland, Catholic worshipers don their trusty flip flops while participating in joyous celebrations honoring the Assumption of Mary. These unassuming sandals bridge the gap between faith and comfort for devotees seeking solace within their spiritual traditions. In Congo's troubled landscape marred by armed conflicts involving innocent children like our next subject receives psycho-social support at specialized centers. Here too are glimpses of resilience embodied through worn-out flip flops - symbols of hope amid adversity. Natural disasters can strike unexpectedly anywhere on Earth; hence it comes as no surprise when we find ourselves witnessing rescue missions after landslides or heavy rainfalls. Amidst such chaos stands individuals who brave these calamities while standing tall atop damaged bikes or lending helping hands clad in trusty flips-flops. But it's not just men who embrace this universal footwear choice; International Women's Day sees men challenging gender norms by donning dresses and flip flops in Santiago, Chile.