• hausson en feutre gris vu de face, décoré du motif de la tortue des kilims de Pirot. Le dessin rouge et noir symbolise longévité et protection. La laine naturelle garde la mémoire d’un artisanat ancien. Vue de face.
  • Des chaussons en feutre portées une femme laissent apparaitre un symbole issu des Balkans : une tortue stylisée fréquemment tissée sur les Kilims
  • Pantoufle artisanale en laine grise feutrée vue de biais, décorée du motif stylisé d'une tortue. Ce dessin ancien symbolise longévité et stabilité familiale. Vue de biais.
  • Détail du dessin de tortue sur chausson en feutre gris. Le motif ancien symbolise stabilité et mémoire dans l’art textile de Pirot. Vue en gros plan.
  • Vue de face et en gros plan de la semelle cousue sur un chausson artisanal en feutre gris en laine naturelle
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handcrafted slippers enhanced with a highly symbolic design

handcrafted slippers enhanced with a highly symbolic design

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With its blend of tradition, felt, and protection, you're all set for winter.

This felted wool slipper, handcrafted in Serbia, is adorned with an ancient black and red tortoise motif (kornjaća in Serbian). This geometric pattern is one of the oldest Kilim rugs from the town of Pirot (near the Bulgarian border), which has adopted it as its emblem. It symbolizes longevity, stability, and family unity. Its Slavic aesthetic harmonizes beautifully with the understated elegance of the pearl-grey wool slippers.

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Additional information

  • Colors: Colors can vary considerably, ranging from light gray to taupe gray.
  • Origin: Serbia
  • Composition: 100% wool, faux leather sole
  • Weight: 0.10-0.16kg
  • Completion time: 10 hours

What are the advantages of felted wool slippers?

Felted wool is naturally thermoregulating: it keeps feet warm in winter and remains surprisingly temperate in summer.
It also has antibacterial and anti-allergic properties that limit odors, irritations and excessive perspiration.
Because it remains slightly stimulating for the skin, it contributes to better circulation without ever being rough.
Finally, felt is a breathable material: it allows moisture to escape and ensures stable comfort throughout the day.

How are felt slippers made?

It all starts with several thin layers of local wool, arranged in eight crossed layers to ensure a solid felting.
The felting is done by hand, with natural soap and hot water, in a patient movement that structures the material.
A little lavender is incorporated to discreetly perfume the wool and protect it from moths.
The sole, made of eco-leather stitched with waxed thread, provides grip and resistance without compromising comfort.

Why do we use soap and lavender?

The soap helps to open the scales of the wool so that the fibers interlock more quickly: it is what activates the felting process.
It helps the fibers to slide before they bind together.
Lavender, meanwhile, delicately perfumes the slipper, acts as a natural barrier against moths and has a mild antiseptic effect.

What is the social impact of these slippers?

Each pair directly supports:
a women's collective from Sremska Mitrovica,
local jobs,
the transmission of ancient know-how,
and the promotion of the cultural heritage of Sirmie.

Buying a pair is therefore much more than a gesture of comfort: it is a tangible contribution to a living craft.

How do you care for felted wool slippers?

They can be machine washed at 30°C or on a wool program, or simply by hand.
To keep them in shape, simply put them on slightly damp, then let them dry naturally.