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During the 1800's and early 1900's, "Rocaille beads" from southern France were brought into the coastal regions of southern China and used to bead various accessory articles such as headbands purses and shoes... The area of China known as the "staits" became famous for such beaded items.
. The Straits Chinese referred to the beads as manek potong ('cut beads') and acquired them from street peddlers and specialist merchants for the purpose of beading and embroidery.
this pair of beaded strips were made to be used a part of a pair of slippers which would have been used for a wedding...
The beadwork on these strips is in excellent condition...There are no loses and the beads remain bright and lustrous, For aesthetic reasons If used for display, I would turn the excess edges of the fabric under and do a quick running stitch...
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Product code: Antique Chinese matched pair of beaded strips best