This pair of double-soles zori are finely woven and covered in luxurious velvet.
This vivid silk shoes were most likely saved for special occasions.
The large blossoms give these shoes an exotic flair.
These men's boots from Czech Republic would be worn for special occasions or on festival days.
These green and white shoes were altered to be worn with buckles.
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To the 18th century eye, the motif of large blossoms, most likely Chinese tree peonies, and gnarled branches, give these shoes an "exotic" flair. Although it features Chinese motifs, the fabric used to make these shoes was most likely woven in England in the 1730s.
Engagements were sealed with an exchange of gifts. Among the many gifts that a bride might receive could be a pair of double-soled zori that, unlike everyday zori, had two soles that were bound together as a symbol of matrimonial harmony.
Young men and women traditionally mingled on festival days and on special occasions. While many men's boots in the Czech Republic lack adornment, these boots with long purple tassels, decorative embroidery featuring distinctive heart motifs, and brass toplift at the heel are anything but plain.
These shoes originally had thin latches but at a later date straps were added so the shoes could be worn with a pair of buckles.
This potentially Scottish shoes were made in vivid pink silk and were most likely saved for special occasions. The embroidered thistles were most likely repurposed.
To the 18th century eye, the motif of large blossoms, most likely Chinese tree peonies, and gnarled branches, give these shoes an "exotic" flair. Although it features Chinese motifs, the fabric used to make these shoes was most likely woven in England in the 1730s.
Engagements were sealed with an exchange of gifts. Among the many gifts that a bride might receive could be a pair of double-soled zori that, unlike everyday zori, had two soles that were bound together as a symbol of matrimonial harmony.
Young men and women traditionally mingled on festival days and on special occasions. While many men's boots in the Czech Republic lack adornment, these boots with long purple tassels, decorative embroidery featuring distinctive heart motifs, and brass toplift at the heel are anything but plain.
These shoes originally had thin latches but at a later date straps were added so the shoes could be worn with a pair of buckles.
This potentially Scottish shoes were made in vivid pink silk and were most likely saved for special occasions. The embroidered thistles were most likely repurposed.
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