The Champagne Beaded Thong Sandal
A tan leather thong sandal with three beaded loops leading to a wide shield over the foot, all worked in shimmering champagne beads. A braided cord ties around the ankle.
Every piece is made by hand, so no two are exactly alike.
Size (EU): 36
Details
The details
- Handcrafted by Maasai artisans in Kenya
- Leather with hand-stitched beadwork
- Ships from Kenya, worldwide
Caring for your sandals
- Wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth
- Keep out of soaking water; if they get wet, let them dry naturally away from direct heat
- Treat the leather with a little leather balm now and then to keep it supple
- The leather softens and moulds to your foot with wear
Size guide
Sizes are European (EU). Approximate equivalents:
- EU 36 · UK 3.5 · US women's 6
- EU 37 · UK 4 · US women's 6.5
- EU 38 · UK 5 · US women's 7.5
- EU 39 · UK 6 · US women's 8.5
- EU 40 · UK 6.5 · US women's 9 · US men's 7.5
- EU 41 · UK 7.5 · US women's 10 · US men's 8
- EU 42 · UK 8 · US women's 10.5 · US men's 9
The leather softens and moulds to your foot with wear. Between sizes? Choose the larger.
Shipping and returns
Every piece ships from Kenya to anywhere in the world. Delivery times vary by destination; you will see the estimate for your country at checkout.
14-day returns on unused pieces in their original packaging.
The story of Maasai sandals
Made for long walks.
Maasai herders walk long distances every day, moving cattle across hot ground, sharp stones and thorns in search of grass and water. Their first sandals were cut from cattle hide and tied with leather straps, shaped to the wearer's foot. From the mid-20th century, soles cut from old tyres joined them: tougher, and easy to mend far from town. Ours keep the leather and add the beadwork Maasai women are known for.
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What arrives with your piece
Soft sand-toned cotton with a gold FIELROC mark, to store your piece between uses.
Tied to the bag with natural jute twine: where your piece comes from and the meaning behind its colours.
Every order carries a thank-you, written by hand and signed Ashe oleng, "thank you very much" in Maa, the Maasai language.
Sending it as a gift?Tick "Make it a gift" and it arrives in our Fielroc gift box instead, with your own message written by hand on our card and no prices inside.
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