Antique 1920s Chinese silk tiger baby booties slippers embroidered

Antique 1920s Chinese silk tiger baby booties slippers embroidered In Chinese culture, tigers are considered auspicious, so women embroider the vamp of the shoe in the shape of a tiger, hoping that their children will become as strong and vibrant as this animal. In addition, the bright image of the tiger’s head has been thought to chase away evil spirits and to protect children from diseases or disasters in their lives. It is a complicated job to make tiger-headed shoes and it requires a lot of delicate work like embroidery and weaving, especially on the very front of the shoe. See approx photo measurements Good vintage condition, signs of age. Back tassels on one have missing threads.