Among floral shoes of the minorities, the Man's "flower pot" shoe is the most familiar. They are called "flower pot" shoes because the high (7-10 cm) platform of wood in the middle of the sole. It is wrapped in white cloth and the upper is embroidered with the lines of flowers and Brass. Tassels made of silk thread decorate the shoe tips. The special design or the shoe originates from the present day Man's ancestors who wanted to prevent snakes from biting them when they went gathering food on the mountains. They tied a piece of wood on the sole, which gradually developed into the high-and-low shoes. Wearing these shoes makes one look elegant and, if worn with a qipao, the long dress will not trail along the floor while the feet will still be covered.
These unique canvas shoes, lively in color while practically fit to face the e1ements of their specific region, truly reflea the rich cultural heritage of the people who wear them.
