Is there a name for this kind o soleless footwear?

Chani · 12-08-2007, 12:07 AM

Is there a name for things a belly dancer might wear on her feet that have no sole and are just to decorate the top of the feet?

I've seen metal versions called "slave anklets" on e-bay but the ones that I am searching for are of soft material. I've seen some out of beaded fabric held on with elastic under the foot and also some crocheted out of metallic yarn that slip over one toe and tie up around the ankle. If anybody knows of a place with instructions for the crocheted ones I'd appreciate that info. I'd like to have a go at making them.

Chani

catinhat72 · 12-08-2007, 02:20 AM

I have always seen them called barefoot sandals. If you do a search for crochet barefoot sandal patterns it brings up a whole list to pick from. I always thought they looked so cute but can't stand to have anything between my toes so I'd probably hate wearing them. Good luck!

Chani · 12-08-2007, 03:28 AM

Many thanks, catinhat72. Just what I was after. Chani

12-08-2007, 12:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chani Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 139	Is there a name for this kind o soleless footwear? Is there a name for things a belly dancer might wear on her feet that have no sole and are just to decorate the top of the feet? I've seen metal versions called "slave anklets" on e-bay but the ones that I am searching for are of soft material. I've seen some out of beaded fabric held on with elastic under the foot and also some crocheted out of metallic yarn that slip over one toe and tie up around the ankle. If anybody knows of a place with instructions for the crocheted ones I'd appreciate that info. I'd like to have a go at making them. Chani

12-08-2007, 02:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
catinhat72 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois USA Posts: 3	I have always seen them called barefoot sandals. If you do a search for crochet barefoot sandal patterns it brings up a whole list to pick from. I always thought they looked so cute but can't stand to have anything between my toes so I'd probably hate wearing them. Good luck!

12-08-2007, 03:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chani Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 139	Many thanks, catinhat72. Just what I was after. Chani