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ShoesEdz1621 a-b

Pair of bound-foot shoes. Shoes have a wedge heel and are roughly triangular in shape, narrowing to a point in the toe. Fabric extends up the heel and ankle, around the sides and toe of the shoe, but is open along the top of the foot and ankle. Fabric used on the heel and foot is light green, trimmed with red, and covered with intricate, multicoloured floral embroidery. Fabric up the back of the ankle is a lilac floral brocade with wide bands of black cloth sewn around the top. A wide loop of red shoelace is sewn on either side of the ankle fabric.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, leather skin ?, wood and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shoe1389/2

Single bound foot shoe with a raised heel and a slightly upturned toe. Heel is covered with aquamarine silk with multicoloured floral embroidery. Upper consists of bands of red, white and lilac silk, all with multicoloured floral embroidery. Top of upper is trimmed with blue silk. Lined with white cotton. Floral embroidery on bottom of sole.

Culture
Chinese
Material
silk fibre, wood, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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