Nyonya Beaded Shoes - Celina Chow

Beaded shoes with a history now available either in a modern or traditional pattern at Catz Handmade. Here is some facts on Nyonya beaded shoes :

Nyonya beaded shoes (or Manek shoes as it is locally known) originated from the 'Peranakan'heritage and women wore them as part of their traditional costumes. They were most popular during the 1930's and worn during special occassions like birthdays and weddings, or simply any occassion. The art of making them orginated from the Straits of Malacca, and through the years this delicate artwork is still confined to this ethnic group. The process in making these handiwork is most time-consuming because of its intricate designs.

“Peranakan refers to the descendants of the early Chinese community who settled in the Malay Archipelago from the 17th century and who has integrated with the Malays in this region."

The method in making these shoes is by stitching various tiny colored glass beads and sewn onto a piece of cross-stitch cloth.

“The most unique feature is the type of beads that was used by the Nyonyas of the past. The ‘manek potong’… ‘Manek’ means beads, ‘potong’ means cut and it is like a faceted diamond. It is a cut bead.”

Open toe dress shoes with floral pattern.

Open toe or sandals with 'Leaf vine" pattern.

Open toes beaded shoe with 'Zig-zag' pattern.

* Ready made shoes with beaded patterns are for reference only. Sale is on beaded patterns.

** Ready made shoes with beaded patterns **

Open toes beaded shoe with 'Wavy' pattern. (Black & white).
PRICE : RM230.00/USD80.00 per pair.

Pump beaded shoe with 'Spots' pattern.
PRICE : RM230.00/USD80.00 per pair.

* Can be disassemble to a shoe style of your choice. (please refer to your local shoe maker).

** Beaded shoes pattern **

'Multi Rose' pattern.
- For open toe or sandals.
PRICE : RM230.00/USD80.00 per pair.

'Wavy' pattern (Black & white).
- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM230.00/USD80.00 per pair.

Wavy' pattern (Brown & White).
- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM240.00/USD83.00 per pair.

Zig-zag' pattern.
- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM250.00/USD86.00 per pair.

'Medium squares' pattern. (slanting).
- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM200.00/USD69.00 per pair.

Medium squares' pattern.

- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM200.00/USD69.00 per pair.

As different customers have different feet sizes, sale is only on beaded shoe pattern.  Please sent the pattern to your local shoemaker to create your desired shoe design.

Below is my trusted shoemaker, located in Penang, Malaysia :

CRAFT Shoes Centre
A2-14 Level 2,
Komtar, Penang Road,10000 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: 04-2611 899