Shin, shoes

A pair of women’s shoes from the tomb of Lady Kim of Gang-reung(died at 38). The upper is made of plain silk fabric and the insole is made of leather. The toe is adorned with braids and tassels, and the heel is trimmed with braids. The inner side of heel is also lined with flower patterned satin to prevent the blister. Based on the fact that these shoes were allocated next to the feet of the deceased, these must have been worn by the person.

Excavated shoes from the tomb of Madam Kim