Antique 19th c. Qabqab Hammam Bath Clogs - Museum Quality Craftmanship for a wealthy lady
Shoes from the Ottoman era treasured for a collection or curiosity cabinet.
Manfucature is very intricate and detailed, which shows that they were made for and worn by a wealthy woman.
Richly decorated mother of pearl inlay over the wood with floral etched pattern on each.
• Made of walnut or olive wood. (hard & heavyweight feeling)
✔ More brief history and use of this items, at end of description.
✠ Dimensions :
25 x 9 x 11 cm / 9.8 x 3.5 x 4.3 inches
Condition is very well preserved. At some edges there are wood chips visible.
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The name ‘kabkab’ is derived from the sound they make when walking on marble floors and were once a practical way for women in the Middle East to protect themselves from dirt and discomfort on wet, muddy streets and in hot, wet bathhouses. Those belonging to the wealthy were often richly inlaid with mother of pearl. The uppers were embroidered with silver, gold or pewter wire. For special occasions, like a wedding, the wooden stilts were entirely covered with intricately decorated silver, or with small silver ornaments. Many times brides were very young girls and, therefore, small in stature. To compensate this, bridal kabkabs were sometimes made as high as two feet. Socially, kabkabs were only worn by women.
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The name ‘kabkab’ is derived from the sound they make when walking on marble floors and were once a practical way for women in the Middle East to protect themselves from dirt and discomfort on wet, muddy streets and in hot, wet bathhouses. Those belonging to the wealthy were often richly inlaid with mother of pearl. The uppers were embroidered with silver, gold or pewter wire. For special occasions, like a wedding, the wooden stilts were entirely covered with intricately decorated silver, or with small silver ornaments. Many times brides were very young girls and, therefore, small in stature. To compensate this, bridal kabkabs were sometimes made as high as two feet. Socially, kabkabs were only worn by women.
➤ FREE Registered international shipping Worldwide!
Tracking number included.
Tracking number included.
~ WE APPRECIATE YOUR CHOICE ~
~ AND GOOD COMMUNICATION! ~
~ THANK YOU ~
~ AND GOOD COMMUNICATION! ~
~ THANK YOU ~
