One of a pair of flat sandals with a band emerging from between the toes, dividing to either side of the foot and secured to the rear of the sandal at each side. The sandal is of card covered with purple velvet cloth, of which the divided band is also made. Decorated with a three line motif like a bird's footprint in white stitched around the toe area and the upperside of the band.

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