{"id":17300,"date":"2023-08-30T07:55:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T07:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=17300"},"modified":"2024-02-15T09:00:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T09:00:52","slug":"friulane-friuli-venezia-giulia-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=17300","title":{"rendered":"Le Friulane: A Dive into Friuli Venezia Giulia’s Footwear Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Each pair of these shoes is a testament to the passion and craftsmanship of the master artisans; to wear them is to carry a piece of Italian history and culture. Friulane are depopulating the web, especially on various social networks such as Instagram and TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A journey through the history of the Friulane, an ancient craft tradition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Friulanas originated in Friuli<\/strong> during the 19th century<\/strong> and were mainly worn by farmers as a durable footwear; what is interesting is their versatility, as they were also used as bridal shoes during weddings. They were made using reclaimed materials: the uppers<\/strong> were composed of scraps of cloth, while the soles<\/strong> were made from old bicycle tires, pressed into a horizontal shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gondolier in Venice Canal<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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These shoes were also associated with\u00a0Venetian<\/strong>\u00a0gondoliers<\/strong>\u00a0who, in the early postwar period, used to make use of them because of the\u00a0non-slip<\/strong>\u00a0rubber of the sole, which, in addition to allowing good balance,\u00a0did not damage the valuable wood of the boats<\/strong>. Another of the advantages for these workers was the\u00a0insulation the foot<\/strong>\u00a0gave by the shoe and thus the possibility of warm and dry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The only difference in this area lay in the name:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Veneto<\/strong>, they were renamed ‘papusse<\/strong>‘. Later, these shoes were also adopted by the nobility as elegant indoor slippers, which allowed them to move around inside their homes without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The heart of Friulian creation is the material itself:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wool felt and fabric<\/strong>. These materials, carefully selected by craftsmen, give the slippers their characteristic durability, warmth and comfort. Wool felt<\/strong>, made of natural fibres, is the ideal choice to keep the feet warm during the cold seasons and gives a rustic look reminiscent of the rural traditions of the region. The fabric<\/strong>, chosen with equal care, can be embellished with intricate embroidery or fine weaves, which lend a touch of elegance to the footwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friulanas are characterised by a charming and functional design<\/strong>. Thanks to their closed toe and thin sole<\/strong>, they are perfect for use at home, ensuring warm feet during cold winters. However, it is in the details that these slippers really shine. Traditional colours such as grey and brown are combined with delicate embroidery and weaves that tell stories of traditions handed down from generation to generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Artisans of the Sciusci\u00e0 brand.
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Despite their humble origins, Friulanas are extremely comfortable as flat shoes<\/strong> due to their wide shape; moreover, without distinction between right and left<\/strong>, they fit the wearer’s foot perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The production of these shoes<\/strong> has remained mainly concentrated in Friuli and continues to be handmade from recycled materials, maintaining the same workmanship as in the long tradition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

A new trend<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Friulanas are the most chic model of the summer, they have kept their original shape<\/strong>, low and without a heel, and are characterised by the ‘ondina’ neckline on the instep, with a soft indentation that differentiates them from ballerinas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to being comfortable, they are very versatile<\/strong> and can be worn at any time of day, both for indoor and outdoor use, where one has the pleasure of being very comfortable on one’s feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have come back to life thanks to various brands in the fashion world, which make them in different materials: coloured velvets, but also silk, linen and raffia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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