Vintage Peranakan Nyonya Beaded Velvet Kasut‎ Manik Slippers Black - Size 6.5

Style: Traditional Nyonya kasut manik Style: Beaded slip-on mule heel Color: Black with glass bead embellishments Size: US 6.5 (approximately 9.25” length, women’s US 6.5–7 depending on foot shape) Materials: Velvet upper, glass bead embroidery, leather sole, wood heel core Measurements: Length: 9.25” Width (at widest part) 3” Heel: 1.5” Condition: FUC Flaws: Some threadbare holes in the velvet on the toe area, visible wear on the footbed and scuffs on the soles. Beading is mostly intact but may have minor loss in spots. See close-up image for detail. Features: Hand-beaded with intricate floral motifs, leather sole with hobnail construction, slight heel, traditional craftsmanship associated with the Straits Chinese culture. Likely mid-20th century based on materials and construction. Tags: vintage shoes traditional beaded slippers nyonya kasut manik peranakan singapore malaysia southeast asian culture handmade ethnic black velvet slipper old world craftsmanship ornate flats 40s 50s pasay rizal