Vintage Blue Velvet Mules Atelier Friquia Moroccan Embroidered Heels 8 – 8.5

Rare vintage unworn 1970s Atelier Friquia Moroccan embroidered velvet mules, a hand-crafted artisan treasure in navy blue velvet with silver metal thread embroidery, leather soles, and traditional pointed toes. ~ Atelier Friquia Moroccan atelier, hand-crafted artisan footwear ~ Navy blue velvet with silver metallic embroidery ~ Embroidery motifs: arabesques, floral scrolls, geometric borders ~ 2.25" square block heel, leather lining and soles stamped Atelier Friquia Vrai Cuir ~ Traditional Moroccan mule (babouche) adapted with Western-style heel ~ Excellent condition, unused Sole: Atelier Friquia, Vrai Cuir (real leather), stamped logo Interior: inked maker’s stamp (smeared/unreadable) Sole length: 9.5" Sole width (ball of foot): 3.25" Heel height: 2.25" Fit: Approx. US Women’s Size 8–8.5 Moroccan ateliers (like Friquia in Fès and Casablanca) produced high-quality embroidered velvet mules for export to France, Spain, and North America during the 1970s–80s. The block heel is also more typical of 1970s–early 1980s styles than of earlier 1950s/60s Moroccan babouches, which usually had flat or very low stacked heels. New to Poshmark? Save $10 by using MYVINTAGEFRIEND to sign up. https://posh.mk/16M34gS02wb Smoke-free home, pet friendly, quick shipper, insurance & tracking, recycled materials. Thanks for looking! Item is cross listed on multiple sites with lots of viewers. Grab it now if you want it!