Antique Chinese Red Silk Embroidered Bound Foot Lotus Slipper Single Shoe
This single antique Chinese red silk embroidered butterfly bound foot lotus slipper shoe date from the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. It is hand stitched and made of a red silk fabric, with pastel raised padded satin stitch embroidery work. This women's single small slipper shoe has a pointed toe, cloth high heel with swastika stitched on the bottom fabric soles for longevity and is fully lined. The shoe measures 4 1/2 inches long, 1 to 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches high. For over a thousand years Chinese women's beauty was judged by the size of their feet. The ideal foot was three inches long and shaped like a lotus bud flower. This slipper would have been part of a pair and worn as a wedding shoe by the bride. It is in good condition, with some wear and some slight soiling and fraying of the silk trim. This is a wonderful one of a kind piece of Chinese textile art which would make for a wonderful display piece!

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