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New Taj of India Ivory Silk Harem Slipper Pump w Pyramid Kitten Heel – 6M, 1960s

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Considered extremely rare luxury items in the mid-century, Taj of India shoes were produced to promote cultural exchange between India and the United States during the spreading threat of Communism. Featuring hand-loomed silk uppers, gold mylar soles and brass heels in novel shapes, they were intended to be worn indoors only and were reserved for women of means. They were the exclusive brand worn by Barbara Eden in “I Dream of Jeannie” and are featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This model—in the same size worn by Eden—features a vine motif beaded vamp, crewelwork stitching and a pyramid kitten heel. Ivory silk pump with black seed bead and sequin vamp and crewelwork stitching; bright pink insole and slightly upturned toe. Slick graphite mylar sole and graphite pyramid kitten heel. New in original box. material: silk, mylar, brass, silk floss, seed beads, sequins noteworthy: brush clean with baby toothbrush; intended for indoor wear only repairs: none condition: new in original box measurements: length: 9 3/8” from toe to heel, measured along insole width: 2 7/8” measured across widest part of sole heel: 1 3/8” Label: Taj of India Size: 6M
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)Width: 2.88 in (7.32 cm)Length: 9.38 in (23.83 cm)Marked Size: size 6M (US)
  • Style:
    Kitten Slipper (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1101.05.0221stDibs: LU864317611612
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