Bast - homemade shoes, woven from bark (bark of a young birch, linden, elm, etc.), Hemp or bark with an iron hook (kadacit) and wooden shoes. Were widespread in Russia until the early twentieth century. No accurate data, when Russia began to weave sandals. Also in sandals walked peasants in the Baltic States and Eastern Europe. Sandals are versatile shoes for all ages of men and women, as well as for all seasons. Summer under their feet wrapped foot bindings, winter - onoochas. Crepe sandals on his feet specially woven Equi or rope. After the Revolution, Red Guards wore leather sandals. Now bast play more souvenir and decorative role.
Bast
Bast - homemade shoes, woven from bark (bark of a young birch, linden, elm, etc.), Hemp or bark with an iron hook (kadacit) and wooden shoes. Were widespread in Russia until the early twentieth century. No accurate data, when Russia began to weave sandals. Also in sandals walked peasants ...