Description: Vintage Traditional Decorative Handmade Woven Finnish Birch Bark Bast Shoes.This type of shoe has been used in Finland for thousands of years. Use of the woven barkshoes declined in the 20th century only to increase during the Winter War of 1939 between Finland and Russia.After the late 1960's, these shoes have been used mostly as decorations.Made in Finland and purchased in Finland in 1977.The artist's name is stamped on the back of the shoes - see pictures.Hard to make out the spelling - could be "Grioini Finland"Approx Dims:10"L x 4.1/2"WExcellent vintage conditionWill ship USPS Ground Advantage
Price: 46 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-30T00:16:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Finland
Handmade: Yes
