Loading... Please wait...The attributes of the opanci (name in plural) are that they are a construction of leather, with no laces; they are durable, with various decorations that distinguish them region to region. Opanci are also considered as the traditional peasant footwear for people in the Balkan region. They were historically worn by farmers, but are now primarily used in folklore costumes and dancing.
This pair needs a sole on the bottom of one of the shoes, and needs 2 leather strips tied off. They have insoles, as the original owner did a lot of dancing and performing in them.
This pair represents the region in and around Zagreb known as "PRIGORJE."