Blog
RIP My Italian Sandal Papa
This is a tribute to my wonderful Italian “Sandal Papa” who sadly went to heaven recently. Thank you my “Sandal Papa” for the kindness and patience you showed me in training to be a Sandal Artisan like you. I am forever grateful, and I hope you are proud of your favourite student (me). Image: Cheryl Botha and her Italian "Sandal Papa" in Italy I’m sure you must be making sandals now for all the Angels up there in heaven with you. Love always and RIP. Cheryl xx
Goddess Gold Sandals
Every girl needs a pair of stunning gold sandals in her wardrobe. My newest design is the beautiful but simple Lara in soft gold leather with gold hardware. They are definitely my current favourites and my “go-to” sandals this summer because the soft gold goes with everything. Check out some of the colours I’ve styled them with and see for yourself in the photos below. Images: Ankalia Lara gold leather sandals made in Perth, Western Australia If you want a pair be quick to order because as you know, I only ever make limited edition batches of each of my...
Black Friday Sandal Sale
Being a small business that handmakes limited edition luxury Sandals, it’s quite rare that I run any sort of sale. However, this year as a special thank you to my loyal customers I’m offering a two-day Black Friday sale on my red, yellow and green designs. These were the hottest colours in Europe this Summer. So be quick, I have very limited batches of each design and the sale will end at midnight on Saturday 27 November. Lots of love, Cheryl xx
Calzolaio (Sandal Maker)
Creatore di sandali is Italian for Sandal Maker. The word Calzolaio is also often used. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever know I would end up being a Sandal Designer and Sandal Maker. I call it my mid-life creative detour or my mid-life career detour. It all happened by a chance encounter after studying and holidaying in Italy. But to make it happen I had to take the risk by jumping on a plane alone, working for no pay in Italy and then investing in my own start-up business. So, for anyone who has a dream, I hope...
- Calzolaio