Shoes of Paper.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 415, 23 April 1937, Page 2

Shoes of Paper.

■ Hats, belts —and even shoes —made ' of paper are being displayed in Loni don at the British Industries House ■ Exhibition, stat, s the London representative of the Sydney Morning Herald. -They are in a special Scottish section, under the auspices. of the Commissioner for the Scottish distress d areas. The paper from which thete new creations are made is guaranteed i waterproof. It wears as well as felt or leather, .the sponsors claim. The- hats w’ere grouped in three kinds —“straws,” “furs,” and “felts.” The “strap's” were made of strips of paper coloured in gay tartan designs. They had w r ide turn-up brims and a conical crown. The “furs” were made in the shape of Russian Cossack caps. The paper, in their made into little loops which looked to me exactly like costly Persian lamb. I The “felts” were made of comI pressed paper, dyed to exquisite shades. B Its, as well as shoes, were also displayed. They 'Were mostly made of plaited strips of paper, treated to look like lea'her thongs. The shoes were similar, .ths> uppers having a . plaited sandal effect., I Wide popularity, and more work j for men and women in the districts. □f Scotland most hit by unemployment, will, it is hoped, follow the introduction of this new fashion.