Velvet

Velvet

Velvet boots, frequently worn by wealthy Tibetan women are made of a tufted fabric whose manufacture resembles corduroy.[2] However, velvet has fewer ridges than corduroy fabric, so it appears smoother and more luxurious. The velvet boot is also flexible and lightweight.

[2] Notes on the Ethnology of Tibet by W.W. Rockhill P. 687

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