Ffollachau / Pattens
- Accession no: B-635
- Name: Ffollachau / Pattens
- Description: Gwisgwyd patanau i godi'r traed uwchben mwd a rwbel y llawr. Gellid eu gwisgo gyda esgidiau, neu ar draed noeth. Roedd pethau tebyg yn cael eu gwisgo ar y traed ar draws y byd: yn Fenis yn y 17eg ganrif daethant yn ffasiynol iawn gan eu galw yn 'chapineys' - gallent fod mor uchel â 45cm.
Pattens were worn to lift the foot above the mud and debris of the ground. They could be worn with shoes, or with bare feet. Similar footwear has been worn globally: in Venice in the 17th century they reached the extremes of fashion and were called 'chapineys' - they could be as tall as 45 cms. - Summary Description: Gwadan bren gyda ffrâm fetal godedig wedi ei hoelio i'r gwaelod; darn blaen mewn lledr sgwâr; strapiau lledr gyda criau defnydd.
Wooden sole with raised metal frame nailed to base; square leather toe piece; leather straps with cloth laces. - Date: 19eg ganrif / 19th century
- Size: hyd / length 25.5cm
- Copyright: Storiel