Ottoman empire slippers with gold thread padded embroidery. XIX century.

Purple velvet shoes.

Ottoman Empire. Probably produced for the European market.
Crown motif embroidery.
19th century.
Embroidered with metallic threads like those above may have belonged to a woman of status.
Dimensions: total length 24.5 cm 

Embroidery threads:
Thread wrapped in metal, strips of gold metal twisted in Z around a yellow silk thread Rarely worn because so finely worked, she could have worn these slippers during the reception of distinguished guests or on special occasions.
Signs of wear.