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New Taj of India Black Thong Genie Sandal w Pyramid Kitten Heel – 6M, 1960s

$600
£459.83
€528.49
CA$842.73
A$943.17
CHF 493.72
MX$11,457.80
NOK 6,268.93
SEK 5,915.81
DKK 3,943.47

About the Item

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 gold bouillon zardozi vamp, clear vinyl covered sole and a pyramid kitten heel. Black silk thong sandal with gold bouillon zardozi vamp and knotted gold leather toe separator; black silk insole. Black silk sole covered in clear vinyl and brass pyramid kitten heel. New in original box. material: silk, vinyl, brass, gold bouillon 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: 3” 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: 3 in (7.62 cm)Length: 9.38 in (23.83 cm)Marked Size: size 6 M (US)
  • Style:
    Thong Slipper (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0508.07.0241stDibs: LU864317611782

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