Chopine, Zoccolo, and Other Raised and High Heel Construction

Dedicated to the Research and Construction of Chopines, Pantoufles, Zoccoli, Shoes, Boots,and Other Raised and High Heels.

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• Project Lessons
  • Basic Techniques of Construction
  • Lesson 1: Late 16th C. Venetian Chopines (Cork)
  • Lesson 2: Mid 16th C. Pantoufles (Cork)
  • Lesson 3: Late 16th C. Venetian Chopines (Timber)
  • Lesson 4: 1582 Tartar Boots (Stacked Leather)
  • Lesson 5: 1750 Man's Shoes (Timber)
  • Lesson 6: Early 17th C. Lady's Mules (Timber)
  • Lesson 7: Mid 16th C. Shoes (Stacked Leather)
  • Lesson 8: Late 16th / Early 17th C. Heels (Timber)
  • Lesson 9: Late 16th C. Wedges (Cork)
  • Lesson 10: Early 16th C. Cow Mouth Shoes (Leather)
• Illustrations and References
  • Written Documentation and Bibliography
  • Extant (Original) Raised Heels
  • Construction Details of an Extant Chopine
  • Paintings and Sketches of Raised Heels
  • Modern Reproductions of Chopines
• Other Projects
  • 15th-16th C. Lectern / Music Stand
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  • 18th C. Shoemaker's Toolbox
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