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Okobo Another example of a platform shoe that functions as protection from dirt and grime is the Okobo, "okobo" referring to the sound that the wooden shoe makes while walking. Dating back to 18th century Japan, the Okobo was worn by maikos, or geishas, during their apprenticeships.

Kabkab Similar to the Okobo, wooden Kabkabs were named after the sound they made upon marble flooring. Worn by Lebanese women between the 14th and 17th centuries, the straps were often made from velvet, leather or silk while the wooden stilts were decorated with silver or pearl.

Paduka The ancient Indian Paduka, which translates to footprints of the Gods, was often sported by the upper echelon as a way to mark their status. The wooden platforms were sometimes carved into different animal shapes and decorated with ivory and silver. Jgomeskuehner (talk) 04:10, 17 April 2018 (UTC)