Egyptian Revival Paprika Velvet Slippers

Created from a contemporary silk mix velvet in a rich paprika burnt orange shade. 

Embellished with early 1900s silk chenille and gold metal thread woven trims, and featuring spectacular unused original 1920s Egyptian Revival appliqués. This pair of beaded motifs with their central tablets depicting tiny figures playing harps were made in France, and were intended for use as a clasp for a cape or coat,

Inspired by those beautiful Regency era silk and kid leather dancing slippers, they are hand formed on pointed-toe lasts, creating a delicate low-cut elongated effect.

With pure silk satin ankle ribbons. 

The fabric is mounted on a soft suede inner lining. Sole and 1cm block heel are man-made. 

The ingredients Please be aware that these shoes are created from antique textiles, which have often had a previous life extending back centuries, so consequently there may be the odd minor smudge or tiny pin prick to the surface of the fabric. These in  no way impinge on their beauty, and you can be sure that they do not compromise the integrity of the material. Any little area of actual damage or thinning is repaired with a tiny embroidered patch (one of my favourite features!), and this is always clearly mentioned in the description.  

The textile has been treated with an eco-friendly stain guard, based on nano-technology, (and containing absolutely none of those hideous PFOAs that have been slowly poisoning the environment over the last 70 years) which will help to protect the surface of the cotton, but it should be noted that these antique materials need to be respected and treated with care.

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Sustainability Every time a pair of shoes is purchased a donation is made via Ecologi to both offset the carbon involved in production and shipping and make a positive net contribution to combatting climate change....that's 5 trees planted per pair.

Packaging Each pair of shoes is nestled in a high quality presentation box made from 92% recycled materials which can be wholly recycled at end of life (once ribbon and magnetic closure have been removed and recycled separately). Essential as recycling is, it is not carbon neutral, so I wanted the boxes to have as long an after-life as possible. The sturdy construction and minimal branding make them really attractive keepsake and storage boxes that hopefully will prove useful for many years to come. The lid is handstamped with our beautiful calligraphy logo, and zig-zag shred (made from non-coated recyclable bio-degradable paper) is used for the protective padding.