Artemis Design Co.
Artemis Women's Sumak Kilim Slippers - Size 38
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From our friends at Artemis Design Co.--This style was created due to popular request from Artemis fans and team members alike. Much like a classic mule, the Sumak Kilim Slipper is easy to wear with just about any outfit. Our Sumak Kilim shoes are handmade from hand-sourced Turkish carpets, which means that no two pairs of our Kilim shoes will ever be alike. The Sumak Kilim Slippers pictured here are the actual pair that you will receive.
Details
Leather sole with 3/4 inch heel. Handmade in Istanbul in a small, family-owned workshop, by cobblers whose families have practiced the craft for generations. Handwoven Sumak Kilim rug upper in wool and silk fibers. Sumak (also spelled Soumak, Soumakh, Sumac, and Soumac) kilims have a stronger weave and a more textural hand than other types of kilim carpets. They are known for their intricate designs that incorporate finely detailed symbols, figures, and representations of animals. The crisp and boldly contrasting blues, reds, and whites often featured in Sumak kilims make them a favorite among our community.
Please note that the Sumak textile is more structured than the Kilim or Oriental Carpet, which generally translates to a longer break-in period.
Size & Fit
The Women's Slipper runs a half-size smaller than our closed-back styles, so if you usually wear a US 8.5, order a size 39, and so on. This style fits all widths, and will mold to the wearer's foot like all of our shoes.
US Women's 5.5-6: size 36
US Women's 6.5-7: size 37
US Women's 7.5-8: size 38
US Women's 8.5-9: size 39
US Women's 9.5-10: size 40
US Women's 10.5-11: size 41
About Artemis
We believe that beautiful vintage Kilim textiles, made largely by women artists, deserve to be repurposed and preserved for admiration and enjoyment. Artemis makes beautiful things in a slow and careful way, using a treasured team of artisan suppliers and cobblers to ensure that their chain of production is hands-on, handmade, and brings as much pride as the products themselves.
Product Care
If you plan on using your Sumak shoes for daily walks or throughout city streets, you may extend the life of the soles by asking your local cobbler to attach a rubber sole to them.
The Sumak textile and leather sole are very durable and will age well with time. Avoid heavy rain or snow, but if your shoes do become a little bit wet, that’s ok; just let them dry out completely and continue wearing as usual.
To clean small stains, blot with a warm washcloth. Let heavier dirt or mud stains dry, and once dried, brush them off with a bristle brush.
Shipping & Returns
Standard orders ship within 1-2 business days of order confirmation, typically arriving within 1-4 business days of shipment.
Unused merchandise in its original condition can be returned within 30 days of shipment for an exchange or a refund, less a $7.50 domestic return shipping fee, to the original form of payment. International orders and sale items are considered final sale.
