Shoes are an essential item for everyone, but do you know the origin of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs and shoes? Tracing back to the 1970s, you might get some understanding. Let's follow the editor of Huayi Network to take a look.
The Origin of the 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs and Shoes
Cow: The Qixi Festival is always associated with the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, a beautiful and time-honored love story that has been passed down for thousands of years, becoming one of China's four major folk love stories. However, this ancient legend includes a loyal old cow and a pair of primitive leather shoes. We won't go into the intricate details of the story, but just by knowing that these ancient leather shoes originated from ancient legends, we can realize how long the history of leather shoes in China is.
Snake: The Italian top shoe brand Sergio Rossi launched a visually striking 2011 spring and summer collection, combining luxurious snake skin patterns with classical golden heels perfectly, appropriately showcasing the elegance of urban women, making it the ideal choice for the new year's shoe shopping plan. But after reflection, we can't help but feel sad, as the production of snake skin adds so much color to the fashion trend, yet also sacrifices so many lives.
Horse: The surface of horse leather has oval pores, slightly larger than those of cattle leather, and are arranged more regularly. The fiber structure of horse leather is relatively tight, and its strength is higher compared to others, and it is often used to make leather pants and boots. However, due to the high maintenance requirements of horse leather shoes, they have always been considered a symbol of luxury.
Sheep: With the nationwide popularity of "Happy Sheep and Blue Fox," people's feelings towards cute little sheep have undergone an unprecedented change. The image of weak sheep that only eat grass and produce milk has been overturned by the smart and clever Happy Sheep. However, shoes made primarily from sheepskin continue to be popular in the domestic market, which severely affects the image of sheep in the hearts of the Chinese people.
Pig: During the peak period of pigskin shoes in the 1970s, it also created the saying that pigs are full of treasures. However, in general, the difference between pig leather and other animal leathers is quite significant. It mainly manifests in the coarser grain surface, dense fibers, poor fullness and elasticity. However, the strength of pig leather is comparable to that of cow leather, and stronger than that of sheep leather, so its products are durable but less aesthetic. Pig leather can be used to make various leather products.
With the continuous improvement of people's living standards and cultural literacy, the pursuit of animal fur is no longer as passionate as before. Caring for animals and protecting ecological balance has become important to the majority of consumers. Under the call of countless animal protection organizations, the Chinese people with five thousand years of cultural heritage have resolutely decided to say "NO" to animal fur products. Here, I also call on everyone to protect and care for animals, creating a beautiful and happy world.
Huayi Network reminds you: try to wear cloth shoes to reduce the killing of animals.
