{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-lotus-shoes-with-blue-silk-embroidery","title":"Vintage Chinese Lotus Shoes With Blue Silk Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA delicate pair of vintage Chinese lotus shoes in deep cobalt blue textile, decorated with metallic floral embroidery and softly aged cream-toned soles. Sculptural and highly evocative, they are best suited as collectible textile pieces or decorative objects for a curated vintage interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair of vintage Chinese lotus shoes is a beautiful textile collectible with a refined, timeworn presence. Traditionally associated with Chinese bound-foot footwear, the shoes feature a small structured silhouette, curved wedge-like base and deep cobalt blue upper panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sides are decorated with metallic floral embroidery in gold, pink and red tones, with dark trim and silver-toned edging that frames the shape. The lower panels are worked in a faded cream textile with embroidered curved details, adding contrast and age-softened charm. Their sculptural form makes them especially suitable for display, styling, textile collecting or a cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to their fragile vintage nature and historic form, these lotus shoes are intended as decorative or collectible objects rather than wearable footwear. A one of a kind vintage treasure, carefully selected for lovers of textile history and meaningful objects. Only one available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA note on vintage: every piece has lived a life before. Minor signs of time are part of its story and uniqueness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alva - Morgaine | Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53782691348816,"sku":"874","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1026\/0560\/files\/IMG_3931_db48c1eb-b583-49d4-a8ca-46684f650ee6.heic?v=1791539224","url":"https:\/\/www.alva-morgaine.com\/products\/vintage-chinese-lotus-shoes-with-blue-silk-embroidery","provider":"Alva - Morgaine | Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}