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They were known as chopines, and in England they were sometimes called pantobles, or even mules. This pair is a more modest version of the impossibly tall chopines that were fashionable in Venice in the 16th century (see Museum nos. T.48 and T48a-1914). One of the pair is seen on the left of the image. They are made of cork covered with a fashionable 17th century silk damask. This was possibly added at a slightly later date.  They have a long ribbon that ties round the wearer's calf and ankle. 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Spanish chapíns, jewelled and gilded and made in expensive materials, were designed to be visible below the wearer’s skirt. Signalling privilege, they were worn by both Muslim and Christian women. They caused the wearer to walk at a slow, considered pace.\r\nPair of chapín\r\n1580–1620\r\nSpain\r\nSilk damask, leather and cork\r\nGiven by Messrs Harrods Ltd\r\nV&A: T.419&A-1913","date":{"text":"2015-2016","earliest":"2015-01-01","latest":"2016-12-31"}}],"partNumbers":["T.419A-1913","T.419-1913"],"accessionNumberNum":"419","accessionNumberPrefix":"T","accessionYear":1913,"otherNumbers":[],"copyNumber":"","aspects":["WHOLE","chopine","Chopine"],"assets":["2019LV0278","2019LU9630","2019LU3462","2019LV1263","2019LW8257"],"recordModificationDate":"2026-01-01","recordCreationDate":"2003-02-18","availableToBook":true}}