Mughal Hand Tooled Leather Shoes With Embellished Thread And Curled Toe

Hand-crafted and hand-tooled, the shoes feature embroidered embellished thread, leather hand-stitched soles. The covering of the shoe is a bit soiled from age and dust - when damp sponge cleaned, there are hints of the vibrant thread initially adorning the shoes.
History of the Curled Toe Shoe: Developed in the Mughal royal courts (1526–1857), this style of slipper was eventually adopted by the wealthy. This came to be very fashionable footwear. It was named after Salim, one of the sons of Jahangir (the sone of Akbar), who founded the turning up toes. They were called by the name Salim Shahi Shoes.

Note about the shoe's acquisition: The seller's father was a colonel in the Marine Corps as an attache to the Commodore in the 1970s. He traveled extensively to military bases around the world and collected mementos as gifts from meetings and souvenirs. These shoes were from one of those trips. He was stationed in the Far East.

Notes: Shoes have been display only. See photos as part of the condition and description.

Consistent with age and use.

11" x 3-3/4" x 5"

Clothing & Fashion Accessories, Shoes - Mens

18%

Sheryl McSherry | (914) 588-2236 | cpauctions22@gmail.com

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Rye, NY 10580

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Friday, 10/28, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday, 10/29, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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