Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (18.2006(2008))

NAQLUN

EGYPT

and length, isolating footwear from the leg
and foot. The toe, of which only the left is
fairly well preserved, is rounded.
The lasting seam is sewn with a saddle
stitch. The edge of the upper was pierced
through its entire thickness and sewn
together with the edge of the tread sole,
through which the thread was passed at an
angle (tunnel stitch), without going
through its thickness. A rand, a narrow strip
of leather, was inserted between the upper
and the treadsole to seal the lasting seam
and protect the edge of the upper from

touching the ground. No insole or midsole
was noted; perhaps they were not necessary
due to the presence of a textile “sock” inside.
ANKLE-SHOES (Nd.06.494) [Fig. 2]
Right shoe: L. 29 cm, W. max. 9-2 cm,
H. max. 6 cm
A pair of slip-on ankle shoes with
a pointed toe was found as part of burial
C.T.7. The right shoe was in a relatively
good state of preservation, with the sole and
quarters practically intact, but crushed
upper on the instep and toe. Of the left shoe,


Fig. 3. Pair of sandals (Nd.06.945)
(Drawing D. Dzierzbicka)

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