Manufacture Short Description
Paying homage to Jean-Michel Basquiat, the Ababa Basquiat is part of our collaborative multi-piece capsule showing off three of the late artist’s Neo-Expressionist works. This shoe is made from Wild Hide, the naturally-scarred leather of free-roaming, cage-free cattle, sourced from small scale farmers in Ethiopia. Handmade in Ethiopia, the production of the Ababa empowers makers and supports local communities.
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| Brand | Vivobarefoot |
|---|---|
| Model | Ababa Basquiat |
| Product Type | Shoes |
| Activity Type | Daily Use, Strolling |
| Terrain | Road |
| Eco Friendly | |
| Design | ,Casual, Shoes,Casual |
| Materials | Leather |
| Season | All Year |
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| Water Protection | |
| Weight | |
| Heel Toe Drop |
Manufacture Short Description
Paying homage to Jean-Michel Basquiat, the Ababa Basquiat is part of our collaborative multi-piece capsule showing off three of the late artist’s Neo-Expressionist works. This shoe is made from Wild Hide, the naturally-scarred leather of free-roaming, cage-free cattle, sourced from small scale farmers in Ethiopia. Handmade in Ethiopia, the production of the Ababa empowers makers and supports local communities.
Manufacture Full Description
CONSCIOUSLY CRAFTED SHOES, EMPOWERING MAKERS & SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Hand-stitched in Addis Ababa, and directly providing sustainable jobs to local communities, these shoes are made with Ethiopian-sourced Wild Hide leather.
Naturally tanned by our partners, Pittards, our leather meets international environmental standards.
This shoe is embroidered with Jean-Michel Basquiat’s eponymous ‘Pez Dispenser’ dinosaur, one of the late artist’s highly acclaimed Neo-Expressionist paintings.
Ababa shoes carry the Proudly Made in Africa award, as they are independently verified for their quality, materials and ethical production
Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.
LEATHER UPPER
This shoe features leather in its design and construction.
SOUL OF AFRICA
Made in Africa, in collaboration with the Soul of Africa social enterprise. A portion of our profits goes back to supporting local employent and education initiatives.
WILD HIDE LEATHER
Naturally-scarred African leather tanned by Pittards®, from the hides of free-roaming animals.
Manufacture Full Description
CONSCIOUSLY CRAFTED SHOES, EMPOWERING MAKERS & SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Hand-stitched in Addis Ababa, and directly providing sustainable jobs to local communities, these shoes are made with Ethiopian-sourced Wild Hide leather.
Naturally tanned by our partners, Pittards, our leather meets international environmental standards.
This shoe is embroidered with Jean-Michel Basquiat’s eponymous ‘Pez Dispenser’ dinosaur, one of the late artist’s highly acclaimed Neo-Expressionist paintings.
Ababa shoes carry the Proudly Made in Africa award, as they are independently verified for their quality, materials and ethical production
Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.
LEATHER UPPER
This shoe features leather in its design and construction.
SOUL OF AFRICA
Made in Africa, in collaboration with the Soul of Africa social enterprise. A portion of our profits goes back to supporting local employent and education initiatives.
WILD HIDE LEATHER
Naturally-scarred African leather tanned by Pittards®, from the hides of free-roaming animals.
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Specs
| Brand | Vivobarefoot |
|---|---|
| Model | Ababa Basquiat |
| Product Type | Shoes |
| Activity Type | Daily Use, Strolling |
| Terrain | Road |
| Eco Friendly | |
| Design | ,Casual, Shoes,Casual |
| Materials | Leather |
| Season | All Year |
| Sole Attributes | |
| Water Protection | |
| Weight | |
| Heel Toe Drop |
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