Shoes Item Number: Ef125 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of women's cowhide shoes (a-b) with soles made of multi-layered light brown leather sewn together. Pink dyed leather upper with multi-coloured cotton embroidery on toe area, in radiating V-shaped pattern. Leather edging is fastened by off-white stitches. A triangular piece of leather with one edge toothed is attached at the top edge of the upper. Multi-layered sole is glued.
History Of Use
The conditions in this area, unlike most parts of India, necessitate strong shoes. The ground is hard, sandy and desert-like. This type of shoe molds to the foot and lasts for years. The style of the shoe is; pointed toes, slip-on, raised tongue and back is generally recognized as a Muslim type. It shows the influence of close association of Rajasthan with the Muslim centres of power over the past 500 years. Although Rajasthan is mostly Hindu, a unique mixture of Muslim and Hindu cultures is still evident in many aspects of life and material culture.
Cultural Context
worn by women
Item History
- Made in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India before 1977
- Collected during 1977
- Owned by Stephen Inglis before December 2, 1977
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller) on December 2, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- North India
- Previous Owner
- Stephen Inglis
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
When
- Creation Date
- before 1977
- Collection Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0411/0143 a-b