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1988 - Wooden Paduka (sandal) Worn By Arunagiri Yogishwara

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1988 - Wooden Paduka (sandal) Worn By Arunagiri YogishwaraRare archival collectionA photograph of a pair of worn wooden sandals set on a yellow background. Each sandal has a flat, curved wooden sole raised on small blocks at the heel and toe, with a turned wooden knob serving as the upright post for the foot strap. The wood is reddish-brown with visible grain and age marks. No people are present. +2 copiesTwo carved wooden sandal-shaped objects lie side by side on a plain off-white cloth. Each is a worn, dark brown wooden footrest or sandal form with a rounded central knob or peg rising from the upper surface near the heel area. The wood shows grain, cracks and darkened patches. No people are present and no figures are visible on the objects.2011-10-24October 24 20112011-10-24Rare archival collectionA close overhead photo of a pair of carved wooden sandals resting on grey paving stones. The brown wooden soles are richly carved with floral scrolls, leaves and concentric rosette motifs. Each sandal has thick orange straps across the instep and an orange toe post.2011-12-16December 16 20112011-12-16Close-up photograph of a pair of carved wooden sandals placed side by side on grey paving stones. The wooden soles are richly carved with floral scrollwork and a circular medallion pattern. Each sandal has an orange rubber strap across the instep and an orange knob-shaped toe post. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-16Close photograph of a terracotta-coloured clay object on a black textured mat. In the foreground a small mushroom-shaped clay piece with a rounded cap and narrow stem rests on the mat. Behind it a long ribbed clay form loops into an arc, with a second clay piece and a glimpse of a framed picture and white flowers at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-04-19 +1 copiesA pair of dark navy or black leather sandals with orange-tan leather straps and toe posts rests on a pale wooden surface. The sandals are placed side by side, toes pointing toward the viewer, with soft shadows cast to the right. No people are visible in the scene.2009-02-27A pair of carved wooden sandals with orange rubber straps lies on a grey paved stone surface. The brown wood is decorated with carved scrollwork, lotus-like petals, a wheel motif, and a stylised Om symbol on each footbed. Orange knobs sit between the toes, and the straps are thick orange rubber. No people are visible.2011-12-16