Scheherazade Hand-embroidery Flat Mules
Point-toe, hand-embroidery flat mules cut from Cotton Fabric.
STORY
Once upon a time, there lived a Persian King who was betrayed by his wife. In anger, he vowed to marry a new woman each day and have the previous one beheaded, so that she would have no chance of being unfaithful to him. After 1000 wives, his vizier could no longer find virgins of noble blood for him. Scheherazade, the vizier’s wise and witty daughter, volunteered to marry the king in spite of his father's protests. On the first evening spent with the King, she began telling him a gripping story. She weaved the tale all through the night, stopping with a cliffhanger. When the king asked her to finish the story, Scheherazade said there was no time for dawn was breaking. The king decided to spare her life for one day to finish the story the next night. This went on and on and on, until the 1,001st night. Can you guess what happened that night?
All of their materials are locally and ethically sourced for the finest quality.
The embroidered surfaces of their shoes are made of either velvet or Kutnu fabric, a natural blend of cotton in the warp and pure silk in the weft.
The soles, insoles, and lining of their slippers and mules are made of genuine leather.
Hand-crafted and hand-embroidered in Istanbul, Turkey.
Different parts of this shoe is made by different artisans.
This piece is made completely by hand using decades-old techniques, patterns, and equipment.
It takes 7 to 20 working days to make this item, depending on the complexity of the design.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use in warm, dry weather since their soles are made of 100% genuine leather.
We do NOT recommend wearing them outside in the rain or snow since the mud, damp or water can damage them.
If any part gets dirty, we recommend wiping and spot-cleaning them with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not bleach.
It is an important mission of AnatolianCraft to bring as much work as possible into our community and to our local women artisans who can work from their own homes, make a good living, and be in charge of their own lives and families.
They currently partner with 33 women in Eastern Anatolia and provide them with good wages.
They aim to collaborate with and support 81 women artisans in all 81 cities in Turkey by next year.
It will ship within 1-4 days.
Returns are accepted on this product within 15 days of receipt. Item must be returned unused, with tags, in its original packaging.
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