A pair of finely & beautifully embroidered Chinese silk child' shoes, with abstract birds, animals embroidered in red and pink with cream outlining. The shoe openings in pastel  green braid while the interior in pale blue with white cotton soles. Measuring 13 cm and in good condition. A hard to come by nifty 19th C  embroidery works for the passionate collectors.

Please also refer to her book " Chinese Silks & Sewing Tools, Publication 2002 " as shown in the last photo.

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