Antique Chinese Han Embroidered Platform Shoes 7.5\" Qing Dynasty Natural Foot For Sale

Antique Chinese Embroidered Platform Shoes — Han Style, Qing Dynasty/Early Republic Era
A genuine antique pair of Chinese women\'s embroidered platform shoes, styled in the traditional Han manner and dating to the late Qing Dynasty or early Republic period (circa late 1800s–early 1900s). These are natural-foot shoes — made for an unbound foot, not the smaller \"lotus\" shoes associated with foot binding.Measurements:
• Overall shoe length: approximately 7.5 inches
• Internal foot-bed length: approximately 6.5 inches
• Please review all photos and measurements carefully before offerding/buying, as this is a vintage item.Construction & Design:
• Thick, shaped white platform sole made of densely layered cloth and pasteboard, with a boat/rocker profile
• Silk uppers with hand-embroidered motifs, including a circular Shou (longevity) roundel on the toe and geometric key-fret borders along the sides
• Couched cording and fine thread detail work
• Green cotton interior lining
Condition (please review photos closely):
• Age-appropriate wear consistent with a textile well over a century old
• Surface dust and natural fading to the silk/cotton ground
• Some thread bareness/loss in areas
• One heel shows a tear in the fabric, exposing the underlying structural layers beneath
• The white platform sole coating shows natural cracking and soil staining
• Sold as-is, as a genuine antique in original, unrestored conditionA wonderful piece for collectors of Chinese textiles, antique footwear, or Qing-era decorative arts. Please see all photos, as they form part of the description.