Sorrentine Sandals: history and tradition

Sorrentine Sandals: history and tradition

Sorrentine Sandals History

Sandals are the oldest and most commonly found foot covering worldwide. Archaeological examples, uncovered from the Anasazi culture of the American Southwest, date back 8,000 years. These plaited and woven sandals provided a flexible protective sole and utilized a simple V-shaped strap.

Sandals are most commonly found amongst the peoples of hot climates where searing sands and rocky landscapes, inhabited with poisonous insects and thorny plants, necessitated the development of the most basic form of foot covering. Hot, dry climates generally precluded the use of a closed shoe or boot, something that would develop in colder, wetter climates. However, historically, sandals are not found exclusively among the peoples of hot climates.

Sandali Arte Artigiana

In Sorrento we have a special place for Sandals, it’s Sandali Arte Artigiana, an authority when it comes to Sorrentine craftsmanship.

In the enchanting setting of Sorrento, a tourist destination par excellence has always suspended between Capri and Positano, with its natural and artistic beauty, was born “Art Artisan” from a long tradition started in 1945 by Francesco, great Master Craftsman, which we transmitted his passion to create quality shoes and sandals. Our products are entirely handmade, with Italian excellence materials, leather and hides among the existing fine.

Our attention to detail and the continuous search of precious stones, the development of innovative ideas but well anchored in tradition of our places, have made that our sandals and moccasins are appreciated around the world

The purpose of Artisan Art, is to produce high-end products, characterized by extreme craftsmanship, elegance and quality, the real MADE IN SORRENTO (ITALY).

What characterizes Artisan Art, is also the ability to follow the customer in an exclusive location in order to make their own unique article.