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| photo copyright Karin Corbin 2009 |
I commissioned Linda Master to carve a pair of sabots for my coastal cottage project. Fishermen wore these to protect their feet from the wet long before there were rubber boots. Of course if a wooden shoe came off it would float instead of sink. They are much also warmer than wet leather.
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| photo copyright Karin Corbin 2009 |
They arrived just the other day. I love the custom carved shoe box she made for safe shipping.
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| photo copyright Karin Corbin 2009 |
You can see their actual size as they sit on the inch ruler.
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| photo copyright Karin Corbin 2009 |
This is amazing carving in miniature. The width of the wood on the shoe opening as it turns around the heel is so consistent I can't imagine achieving it myself. The leather straps are perfect as well. The shoes look just slightly worn and scuffed, exactly what I was hoping for.
Sabots are fairly simple compared to many items Linda makes in miniature. You really have to check out her web site. You will fall in love and want to spend all your dollars there. Click " HERE" to go to the website for Miracle Chicken Urns. There is an interesting story to go with the choice of name for Linda Master's business.
Linda does take custom orders so your miniature dreams can come true just like mine did. Have you ever wanted your real pet dog or cat to live in miniature size in your dollhouse?
I learned an interesting tidbit about the word sabot, it is the root word for sabotage which came from throwing these shoes into the working parts of machinery during the war years to mess up production.
4 comments:
Those shoes are beautiful! Linda does amazing work, you're so lucky to have something made by her.
- Grace
I love the wooden shoes you had made, they look so real! You are one lucky girl ;)
hugs,
Anneke
Oooh, how pretty they are!!! And I should know, as we have three pair at the backporch. These are totally identical, and so in proportion! The use of a leather belt is somewhat more comfertable to the top of your feet. And they look better then the completly wooden shoes (but that's personal ofcourse)Linda has captured them wonderfully!! enjoy them, this delicate touch to your coastal cottage project
WOW!!!! Those are fabulous, Karin! And my head is spinning from looking at your works in progress. You are truly a master!
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