Paduka (Indian footwear)
| Accession Nr.: | 50.760.1-2 |
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| Type: | costumes |
| Date of production: |
19th c.
Colonial period |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | brass cable; wood |
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| Techniques: | inlay |
| Dimensions: | height: 10 cm width: 26 cm |
An ancient Indian footwear type. The name paduka is derived from the Sanskrit word padaraksha: foot protection. The shoe is simply a wooden sole with a knob between the toes. This pair is a special piece decorated with brass inlay.