A pair of red boots covered in gold sequins and thread embroidered floral designs on front of boots. Green thin plastic/rubber[?] sole. Yellow and red pattern at bottom, yellow rim at top. The ankle is covered in gold thread. Inside the boots is a textile lining in purple, green, pink, white and yellow. N.B. the boots cannot stand on their own, but are in very good condition.
boots
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