Sandal. Sole made from hide, with uppers decorated in layers of scored black and red leather with a wide border of embroidery with white and yellow strips of leather. Wide strap coming over the foot on both sides, meeting in the middle, where a leather thong comes up from the sole between the toes, is made of red leather, with black border. Layers of the sole are secured together with short nails.
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