Craftsmanship passes on intangible cultural heritage skills

10th September, 2025

Craftsmanship passes on intangible cultural heritage skills

As a professional original manufacturer of old Beijing cloth shoes, we have been deeply engaged in traditional shoe-making techniques for decades. 

We have deeply integrated national intangible cultural heritage skills with modern production capabilities and ergonomics to create old Beijing cloth shoes that combine cultural heritage and comfortable experience for the market, allowing this century-old classic craft to be rejuvenated in the new era.


In terms of core craftsmanship, we strictly adhere to the ancient technique of "one hammer, two twists, and three turns".the soles of each pair of cloth shoes are made of 32 layers of hand-spun old coarse cloth from Hebei, sewn by hand using the "fishbone interlacing method", with precise stitching of up to 9 stitches per square centimeter, ultimately forming a 1080 micro-air sac matrix. 

This not only retains the breathability of the traditional thousand-layer sole It also combines modern cushioning technology with elastic insoles to effectively relieve walking pressure. 

The upper of the shoe is made of pure cotton material and paired with mugwort insoles, which have excellent moisture absorption and sweat-wicking effects, solving the problem of stuffy feet from the root.


In terms of design, we strike a balance between tradition and practicality: the shoe body incorporates embroidery decorations and traditional colors such as black, navy blue, and red, fully showcasing Chinese aesthetics. 

It adopts a wide last design to precisely fit the foot shape of the elderly, and the soft shoe opening design avoids rubbing the feet. 

We have innovatively launched a one-foot style with an elastic opening for easy putting on and taking off. at the same time, we strictly control the weight of the shoe to achieve a "as light as a feather" wearing experience. Whether for daily home use or short trips, it can be easily handled.


It is worth mentioning that each pair of cloth shoes is handcrafted through dozens of processes such as material cutting, sole fitting, sewing and shaping, taking four to five days to ensure that every pair of shoes is unique. 

We are not only the guardians of traditional craftsmanship, but also ensure stable product quality and sufficient production capacity through standardized modern production processes, enabling more people to wear the old Beijing cloth shoes that combine cultural value and practical functions, and experience the warmth and charm of traditional craftsmanship.




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