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On the subject of that painting, can anyone tell me what the kids are wearing on their feet?
by jkinudsjknds 7y ago
On the subject of that painting, can anyone tell me what the kids are wearing on their feet?
- CliffStoll 7y agoMuckluks. Or the 1890 Russian version
- norrius 7y agoThese are bast shoes [0], known in Russian as lápti, which were the typical footwear in villages until the 20th century. They are strapped to the leg so that they don't fall off. [0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bast_shoe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bast_shoe