GENERAL EMBROIDERY, SLIPPER TOP

c. 1980 - 1989
Overview

Accepted as an authentic example of Indian embroidery on sandals pre-2000.
A thin layer of leather has an embroidered top glued to cover. The embroidered ‘T’ shaped section has 3 shi sha mirrors held in place with brightly coloured floss. Triangular patterned satin stitch in pink, green, white and black on red cotton/velvet stitch in multi coloured thread surround the whole strap section (toe thong or strap).

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-78-2023.86
Embroiderers' Guild of WA

Embroiderers' Guild of WA

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Embroidered shoe strap
Embroidered shoe strap
Detail of embroidery on strap
Detail of embroidery on strap

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