Vintage 1940\'s WWII era hand carved / handmade wooden slide on sandals:~ Most likely from the Philippines or Thailand ... South East Asian - / South Pacific in origin
~ Entirely hand made and with beachy hut or house and palm tree design
~ You get two similar pairs here - one is just a bit larger and has slight variations on the top strap
~ Both shoes have near identical carvings through the wedge heel - and the rust colored fabric topped pair has a bright red painted bottom and the other with the lighter colored tops have a tan to orange colored wedge
~ Perfect for your tropical vacation, tiki party, or Asian themed outfitReady and waiting for your special day, outfit, display, collection or gift giving - you will love these!AGE OR ERA: Classic tropical 1940\'s
MARKINGS: Just penciled in numbers on the soles that I can\'t deciper - see pics
METAL / MATERIAL: Hand carved light weight wood soles, embroidered fabric uppers and metal tacks and what feel like paper stays along the edges of the decorative foot strap
CLASP / CLOSURE: x
MEASUREMENTS: The pair with the beige strapping has a footbed measurement of about 9.5\" long x a ball measurement of 2.5\" and a 2\" heel height, the shoes with the rust colored fabric uppers have footbed measurement of aprox 9.25\" long and a ball measurement of a tad over 2.5\" and a 2\" heel - all measured on the inside of the shoe, not from the bottom of the soles. According to online charts - it makes the beige topped pair about a size 8 and the redder pair a size 7 - but please decide for yourself based on measurements.
WEIGHT: xTESTING: xU.S. RING SIZE: x
ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, &/or LORE: x
JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): Add a touch of vintage to your cocktail outfit with these Handmade 1940s Sandals. The multi-colored wooden wedge sandals feature a unique Hut & Palm Tree Asian design that is sure to catch everyone\'s eyes. These original shoes are perfect for those who love ethnic/peasant style and want to stand out from the crowd. The sandals come in size 7 or 8 - ish and are ideal for any occasion, especially for a cocktail party. Get ready to turn heads with these one-of-a-kind shoes that are sure to add a unique touch to your outfit.
CONDITION: Good vintage condition - the shoes with the lighter / faded to beige tops have some damage or have come untacked at the edges and one has a natural crack in the wood at the heel area. Perfect chance to try your hand (or foot :) at customizing with leather or fabric handiwork. Both have ample general wear - but still have lots of life left and value to the right person. See photos. I an excellent state of preservation.
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Please view & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren\'t considered damaged and not mentioned. Especially if obvious and/or prominent in the photos. Individuals do have varying levels of desire and tolerance for \"vintage charm\" so doutilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all, as they are an integral part and extension of thedescription.
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