Mony Almalech (New Bulgar

ian University) - Erasmus Pr

 Pictures № 33-36 represent a usage of a very
ancient and wide spread symbol – the red shoes
for women.

In Rome and ancient Greece red/yellow/orange

shoes/slippers/uppers were not only an attribute
of bridial and festive women’s clothing, but also
an attribute to some of the gods – Hymen/Eros
and Mercury. Later brides in all Balkan nations
(Christian and Muslim) wore red/yellow/orange
shoes/slippers/uppers.

Mony Almalech (New Bulgar

ian University) - Erasmus Pr
Mony Almalech (New Bulgar
ian University) - Erasmus Pr
Mony Almalech (New Bulgar
ian University) - Erasmus Pr
Mony Almalech (New Bulgar
ian University) - Erasmus Pr
Mony Almalech (New Bulgar
ian University) - Erasmus Pr
Mony Almalech (New Bulgar
ian University) - Erasmus Pr
Mony Almalech (New Bulgar
ian University) - Erasmus Pr
Mony Almalech (New Bulgar
ian University) - Erasmus Pr
Mony Almalech (New Bulgar
ian University) - Erasmus Pr