Shoe

48-29-263A

From: India | Kashmir

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 48-29-263A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian | Kashmir
Provenience India | Kashmir
Date Made 19th Century - 1948
Section Asian
Materials Leather | Wood
Technique Carved | Punched
Description

One of a pair of shoes for a baby. Flat sole; pointed toe, shaped heel, sides and outer sole saffron-colored(paint or powder). Inner sole brown leather; punch decorated. Heel strap; and strips of leather from sides down over instep to the ends which are knotted. Loop for toe.

Length 12.8 cm
Width 4.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Presbyterian Board of Missions, 1948

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