DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Bathing Clogs (nalins)

NameClogs

CultureTurkish

Date19th century

(not assigned)Türkiye (Republic of Türkiye), Asia

Place madeTürkiye (Republic of Türkiye), Asia

Mediumwood, silver, brass or bronze, velvet

Dimensions5 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 9 1/16 in. (14 × 6 × 23 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Florence Dibell Bartlett, A.1955.1.434ab

Object numberA.1955.1.434ab

Collections

DescriptionSole and heels carved from one piece of wood with chip carving on edges of heels. Back heel is curved and front is trapezoidal. Strap over instep is a half circle lined with velvet. Wire inlay in shape of scrolls and birds on heels and soles. Silver placques attached to strap, sole, and heel.