I LOVE these! And that little comment you made is worthy of being in a philosophy text: “Making is kind of thinking, When you make something you enter into a kind of conversation with the world. And that conversation going somewhere worthwhile has less to do with the validity of the idea you start with and more to do with keeping that conversation going.” Brilliant!
I went researching in norwegian and found that fish leather shoes (fiskeskinnsko) were connected primarily to the sea sámi, and mostly as decorative accents and not the whole shoe. Interestingly, because of leather shortages they were also made commercially by non-sámi shoemakers during german occupation
Its maybe culturally distant from what you were aiming at, but you might still be pleasantly surprised to know that there are mentions and even findings of fish leather items used by Mongolians during 13 - 14th century. For instance, the 13th century Mongolian Khagan, Kublai Khan, supposedly ordered fish-skin slippers from Korea. There is a very beautiful fish skin purse discovered in Čonot Uul in western Mongolia. Hope you find this useful. Your poulaines turned out great! :)
Oh thank you! I had seen the purse but the rest is news to me and very appreciated. I'm actually starting on some research to do with 14th century Mongolia for non-fish reasons, so thank yoooou!
Came across this vid about a year after your comment. You both might be pleasantly surprised that in Iceland, fish leather of various colours is still used, to make bags and/or small accessories. For bags, it's not the main construction material, instead, it's used as an accent of sorts. I believe a single local family keeps this uncommon kind of leathercraft alive. Been there in 2016/2017 and the bags could be a practical souvenir or, at the very least, a nice talking point.
I probably didn’t comment on your other videos but I wanted to say I enjoy them all a LOT. Orc cod piece was priceless and this entire project is delightful, as is your delivery. And that bit about making as a conversation is great, too, thanks art school! And thank YOU for your vids and your humorous ways and delivery.
You know, typing as an occasional artist model & muddling mixed-media human to former art-school grad, if you come up with a strong enough through-line you could build up something you could exhibit at the closest artist-run gallery. Interactive or performative or objects on pedestals. And probably qualify for Can Cow, um I mean Canada Council travel or study or exhibition grants. Just sayin'... SAW Gallery just finished up an exhibit that was part of a science conference. Great video. I love your idea of creating an object is creating a conversation with the wider world. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Well this was thoroughly delightful and I really enjoyed it. The CBC recently published an article about a Mi'kmaq woman who tans her own fish leather with tea bags and then I found your video, and I'm clearly having a fish leather moment here. I look forward to seeing what you do next!
I don't care if it's historically accurate, because this is the greatest idea mankind has ever and will ever have. I didn't know you could make leather from fish! Amazing!! YOU ARE SO COOL. YOUR SHOES LOOK GREAT!!! Good job on existing. Full marks; no notes; invented awe itself.
I believe chicken skin shoes were common in Iceland. They were worn indoors with sheep fleece inside for warmth, or knitted ‘inners’ when knitting became a ‘thing’. Eel skin was used as hinges for gates, as I believe it is very weatherproof.
oh that's so cool! I'd never heard that. Yeah, eel skin has been used for a ton of weird things! I think I heard it's also because when it fails, it tends to split lengthwise rather than snap. Or something. Skin is cool.
I've been on a sort of binge watching of your videos today. I'm emptying them so very much! I love all the historical information and your exploration of creating with what you have. I love it!
Down a fish leather rabbit hole right now. Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos after I come back from this fish-leather induced mania. Mania that your fish leather videos definitely didn't quench, your humor and creativity makes me want to explore with this material even more!
At the end, when you put the shoes on, if you only look at the ground and your feet and legs, it looks like you are a giant coming down a mountain. Lol
What an interesting idea! Was wondering what you were going to use the fish leather for. The timeline of how historical your project was gave me a good laugh 😂
me, clicking this video after reading the title: idk what shennaniganery this is but I want in I thoroughly enjoy this, smth about your jokes and the way you edit is so fun and I am always down for useless historical tangents. Great job! Fish leather is. Really something
Thanks! Also, I'm glad you know that the comment section of my videos is an appropriate place to celebrate your own mediocre puns, because it absolutely is. This is the kind of community we're trying to build here at Lydia's Secret SewageCorp
Why not fishleather? Europe 1940s, shoes were made of fishleather (the common leather types went in to the war effort). I have a pair (bought in an antique shop). And they are really fancy. :)
I LOVE these! And that little comment you made is worthy of being in a philosophy text: “Making is kind of thinking, When you make something you enter into a kind of conversation with the world. And that conversation going somewhere worthwhile has less to do with the validity of the idea you start with and more to do with keeping that conversation going.” Brilliant!
"There's no evidence for this being a thing, but I wish it was" is the only project basis I can get behind.
Your editing kills me lol. Bernadette being on the scale of historical accuracy lmao god tier. The shoes are creepily cool and I love them!
Hehe thanks. Creepy indeed! I'm so excited for them to just sort of slither out from under my skirt at an event one day.
They look amazing, so witchy. I didn’t even know fish leather was possible.
Remember the Eel skin wallets in the 80's along with The Movado wristwatch and the feathered locks..
Since im traditional italian.....When it comes to dress shoes I only wear pointed toe....and I love it!!
I went researching in norwegian and found that fish leather shoes (fiskeskinnsko) were connected primarily to the sea sámi, and mostly as decorative accents and not the whole shoe. Interestingly, because of leather shortages they were also made commercially by non-sámi shoemakers during german occupation
This was equal parts, hilarious, fascinating and terrifying! I love it!
THIS is the kind of feedback I dream of. Thanks!
Its maybe culturally distant from what you were aiming at, but you might still be pleasantly surprised to know that there are mentions and even findings of fish leather items used by Mongolians during 13 - 14th century. For instance, the 13th century Mongolian Khagan, Kublai Khan, supposedly ordered fish-skin slippers from Korea. There is a very beautiful fish skin purse discovered in Čonot Uul in western Mongolia. Hope you find this useful. Your poulaines turned out great! :)
Oh thank you! I had seen the purse but the rest is news to me and very appreciated. I'm actually starting on some research to do with 14th century Mongolia for non-fish reasons, so thank yoooou!
Came across this vid about a year after your comment. You both might be pleasantly surprised that in Iceland, fish leather of various colours is still used, to make bags and/or small accessories. For bags, it's not the main construction material, instead, it's used as an accent of sorts. I believe a single local family keeps this uncommon kind of leathercraft alive. Been there in 2016/2017 and the bags could be a practical souvenir or, at the very least, a nice talking point.
I probably didn’t comment on your other videos but I wanted to say I enjoy them all a LOT. Orc cod piece was priceless and this entire project is delightful, as is your delivery. And that bit about making as a conversation is great, too, thanks art school! And thank YOU for your vids and your humorous ways and delivery.
Thank you so much! It's strange hurling things out into the internet and I'm so glad to hear it's landing with you :)
these shoes are, so. cool. love them. love your content. 🌻🦂
I love this: making is a kind of thinking.
Yes!
You know, typing as an occasional artist model & muddling mixed-media human to former art-school grad, if you come up with a strong enough through-line you could build up something you could exhibit at the closest artist-run gallery. Interactive or performative or objects on pedestals. And probably qualify for Can Cow, um I mean Canada Council travel or study or exhibition grants. Just sayin'... SAW Gallery just finished up an exhibit that was part of a science conference. Great video. I love your idea of creating an object is creating a conversation with the wider world.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Theres so much to enjoy in your videos. An exquisite blend of history, crafts, philosophy, creativity and humour. Thank you!
Lovely supervisor! Meow
Fish shoes are A LOOK and I kind of love them!
haha, yeah I'm not about to wear them beyond the confines of an empty beach
💓 Another great video! Vicki
I like how 2000s period drama chaos is less historical than steam punk Renn Faire 🤣
I have never wanted to make shoes so badly as when you said "but what if... fish"
Seeing as I've never wanted to make shoes ever before this: me too, I guess
Well this was thoroughly delightful and I really enjoyed it. The CBC recently published an article about a Mi'kmaq woman who tans her own fish leather with tea bags and then I found your video, and I'm clearly having a fish leather moment here. I look forward to seeing what you do next!
Oh cool, I hadn't seen that one! Yes, clearly you are. Destiny is saying something.
very well researched. Five stars, will come again
I don't care if it's historically accurate, because this is the greatest idea mankind has ever and will ever have. I didn't know you could make leather from fish! Amazing!!
YOU ARE SO COOL. YOUR SHOES LOOK GREAT!!! Good job on existing. Full marks; no notes; invented awe itself.
I'm whEEZING I love everything about this
I believe chicken skin shoes were common in Iceland. They were worn indoors with sheep fleece inside for warmth, or knitted ‘inners’ when knitting became a ‘thing’. Eel skin was used as hinges for gates, as I believe it is very weatherproof.
oh that's so cool! I'd never heard that.
Yeah, eel skin has been used for a ton of weird things! I think I heard it's also because when it fails, it tends to split lengthwise rather than snap. Or something. Skin is cool.
I've been on a sort of binge watching of your videos today. I'm emptying them so very much! I love all the historical information and your exploration of creating with what you have. I love it!
Down a fish leather rabbit hole right now. Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos after I come back from this fish-leather induced mania. Mania that your fish leather videos definitely didn't quench, your humor and creativity makes me want to explore with this material even more!
Yay! An update! I can’t wait to see what else you do with the fish leather :)
Me too!!
This is awesome :D the idea of just buying a ton of fish leather blew my mind, and these shoes are an awesome creation :D
Right? When I learned it was an option, I just couldn't resist.
This is absolutely a masterpiece
I didn't even know fish leather existed! Good job for you for trying this. Any effort at historic shoe making is to be applauded!
Everything about this makes me so happy!
At the end, when you put the shoes on, if you only look at the ground and your feet and legs, it looks like you are a giant coming down a mountain. Lol
You are incredibly talented. Had close to zero interest in the subject matter but binged all just to hang with the way you present. Keep it up
You are too kind! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
These shoes are so cool (also I find it very funny that they are made out of fish) ! And the research you made was very interesting
Thank you!
What an interesting idea! Was wondering what you were going to use the fish leather for. The timeline of how historical your project was gave me a good laugh 😂
Thank you! Always happy to hear I've induced a chuckle.
me, clicking this video after reading the title: idk what shennaniganery this is but I want in
I thoroughly enjoy this, smth about your jokes and the way you edit is so fun and I am always down for useless historical tangents. Great job! Fish leather is. Really something
Yes!!! I'm so glad you liked it and thank you for your encouraging words!
Love the tape method, brilliant!
I can't take credit for it, but it's definitely a game changer!
These look so fab! And remind my of the turnsole shoes made by Jimmy (The Welsh Viking) in one of his videos.
As an aquatic elf cosplay, these would be great!
Here in Sweden I know that at least eel skin leather has at one point been common enough that I've heard about it
This shoes are absolutely gorgeous! )
they turned (lol) out really cool looking! nice
Thanks! Also, I'm glad you know that the comment section of my videos is an appropriate place to celebrate your own mediocre puns, because it absolutely is. This is the kind of community we're trying to build here at Lydia's Secret SewageCorp
Wood shirt!!!!!
Long Pointy Toed dress shoes for Men are still popular now, 2022!
These are pretty awesome
Why not fishleather? Europe 1940s, shoes were made of fishleather (the common leather types went in to the war effort). I have a pair (bought in an antique shop). And they are really fancy. :)
Wow! Interesting and crazy. They look slightly evil, that, alone might be reason not to make them.
Thank you ☺️
You’re very welcome 😊
But you forgot to answer the most important question! Are they water proof? And are they good for walking over rocks in the water?
awesome
I feel like I should have known that fish leather was a thing but I did not...
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
I am troubled by those shoes.
I'm going to my brothers wedding wearing these, and my sisters wedding dressed as king Louis XIV. I enjoy embarrassing them
😅 a bold look indeed!
Oh no. Why?
Oh gods, how I love this channel.