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The Clatter of Clogs
These distinctive Dutch shoes were first worn for practicality.
The
Dutch are the most notable group
of people to have worn clogs even though these interesting and useful shoes
were very popular throughout Europe. Farmers, miners,
factory workers, and others who needed to protect their feet while on
the job were the first ones
to ___1___ wooden clogs. Clogs were comfortable to walk and work in, and their sturdy structure
prevented ___2___ . In addition, clogs were
___3___ in keeping feet dry and clean.
Most clogs were made of alder, birch, sycamore, willow,
or beech wood, and
they were usually worn ___4___ , with thick pieces of straw often put inside to add cushioning for
the feet. The Dutch style of wooden clogs was used in England, Belgium, and
France. Sweden is recognized for its clogs as well, but its style differs
from ___5___ of the Netherlands.
Because they were made of cheaper materials, wooden clogs were
seen as ___6___ footwear,
limiting their use. However, "dress-up"
clogs were then created at
one point because wearers
enjoyed them so much. This meant a person had one pair of clogs for work and
everyday use, and another pair that was worn for ___7___ activities like
festivals. Up until the 1910s, clogs were chiefly made ___8___
.
Wooden clog wearers came to enjoy the sound the shoes made on stone streets
so much that clog dancing, which ___9___ the British Isles, was created. Dancers
used different methods to create contrasting sounds,
such as dancing on wooden platforms and adding metal to the
___10___ of the clogs. Clog dancing led to the creation of tap
dancing after it was
introduced to North America.
Traditional Dutch clogs are
popular with tourists in the Netherlands and are still worn by gardeners
and farmers around the world. |
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2(H) 3(G) 4(B) 5(D)
6(A) 7(I) 8(F) 9(J)
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The Clatter of Clogs
These distinctive Dutch shoes were first worn for practicality.
The
Dutch are the most notable group
of people to have worn clogs even though these interesting and useful shoes
were very popular throughout Europe. Farmers, miners,
factory workers, and others who needed to protect their feet while on
the job were the first ones
to put on wooden clogs. Clogs were comfortable to walk and work in, and their sturdy structure
prevented injuries. In addition, clogs were
effective in keeping feet dry and clean.
Most clogs were made of alder, birch, sycamore, willow,
or beech wood, and
they were usually worn barefooted, with thick pieces of straw often put inside to add cushioning for
the feet. The Dutch style of wooden clogs was used in England, Belgium, and
France. Sweden is recognized for its clogs as well, but its style differs
from that of the Netherlands.
Because they were made of cheaper materials, wooden clogs were
seen as lower-class footwear,
limiting their use. However, "dress-up"
clogs were then created at
one point because wearers
enjoyed them so much. This meant a person had one pair of clogs for work and
everyday use, and another pair that was worn for social activities like
festivals. Up until the 1910s, clogs were chiefly made
by hand.
Wooden clog wearers came to enjoy the sound the shoes made on stone streets
so much that clog dancing, which originated in the British Isles, was created. Dancers
used different methods to create contrasting sounds,
such as dancing on wooden platforms and adding metal to the
bottom of the clogs. Clog dancing led to the creation of tap
dancing after it was
introduced to North America.
Traditional Dutch clogs are
popular with tourists in the Netherlands and are still worn by gardeners
and farmers around the world.
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