HOMO FABER 2026
Aleš Kacin AK Melhiorca
©Aleš Kacin

AK Melhiorca

This pair of shoes, handcrafted from vegetable tanned cow hide, are inspired by an 18th century shoe design. The shoes were made as part of a costume for actress Metka Pavšič performing “Smuggler Melhiorca”.

HOMO FABER FINDS

Homo Faber Finds is a new service aiming to inspire admirers of craft to connect and collaborate with exceptional artisans.
We invite you to submit an enquiry here.

Cowhide, Smart shoes

Crafted by

MORE OBJECTS CRAFTED BY ALEŠ KACIN

Aleš Kacin

Aleš researches the local shoemaking heritage


OTHER COWHIDE SMART SHOES