A delicate pair of vintage Chinese lotus shoes in pale blue silk-like textile, decorated with orange and purple embroidery, red inner panels and fine thread fringe. Sculptural, fragile and full of history, they are best suited as collectible textile objects or decorative pieces for a curated interior.

This pair of vintage Chinese lotus shoes is a beautiful and evocative textile collectible. Traditionally associated with Chinese bound-foot footwear, the shoes feature a small sculptural form with a high curved upper, pointed front and finely worked embroidered details.

The pale blue textile has a subtle woven floral pattern, framed with deep purple trim and accented by orange embroidered scrollwork. The front is richly detailed with red textile panels, small decorative knots, pale buttons or appliqué elements and loose metallic-style thread fringe. Their aged surface, delicate construction and visible hand-finished character make them especially suited for display, styling, textile collecting or a cabinet of curiosities.

Due 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.

A note on vintage: every piece has lived a life before. Minor signs of time are part of its story and uniqueness.