A pair of Bethmale clogs Made of walnut, leather, metal and nails. Soles with tapered, pointed ends, single-piece soles known as ‘nasètes’. Two long, leaf-shaped stems adorn the back of the toe, which is topped with a brass stud. Decorations consist of small plaques forming a heart on the instep and a double line emphasising the edges. Metal straps, trimmed with leather. The pair is partially painted in black and red. Ariège, 20th century H. 33 cm – L. 25 cm Wear to the polychrome paintwork with some areas missing Featured in the book ‘La passion du savoir-faire – collection Pierre Hénin’, Atelier Baie, 2011, page 37