Pair of infant-sized, hand-embroidered, orchid silk slippers with accompanying socks

The image shows a pair of traditional, antique lotus shoes, which were worn by Chinese women with bound feet, featuring intricate embroidery with floral patterns in shades of red, green, and orange on a faded purple silk fabric.

The image shows a pair of traditional, antique lotus shoes, which were worn by Chinese women with bound feet, featuring intricate embroidery with floral patterns in shades of red, green, and orange on a faded purple silk fabric.

Name/Title

Pair of infant-sized, hand-embroidered, orchid silk slippers with accompanying socks

Entry/Object ID

1989.15.11abcd

Description

Hand-embroidered silk slippers with blue-heeled muslin socks

Category

Vault, Chinese, Objects, Functional Object
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous Chinese