Blog
Sandals by Cheryl Botha of Ankalia
Here I am introducing myself (again) and my sandal label – Ankalia, which launched 6 years ago. Ankalia is a female created, owned and managed sandal business that handcrafts luxury, limited edition Swarovski crystal leather sandals. We’re an online business based in Australia and all our sandals are designed and handcrafted by me. One of the reasons I started Ankalia is that I wanted to give women easy access to high-quality, limited-edition Swarovski crystal sandals, outside of Italy. Comfort is so important when it comes to shoes and so many women want an alternative to super high heels. That’s where...
Something Blue for the Bride
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” This is the traditional rhyme that details what a bride should wear to her wedding for good luck. The historical thinking with this rhyme is the old item provides protection for the baby to come. The new item offers optimism for the future. The item borrowed from another happily married couple ensures good luck and the colour blue is a sign of purity and fidelity. In 2011, at the wedding of Catherine Middleton and Prince William, the bride (Kate) had: Something old – Carrickmacross lace in her wedding dress. Something new –...
Luxury Australian Made Sandals
Swarovski crystal sandals designed and made in Australia. Designed around the luxury of timeless, modern simplicity, Ankalia is current and modern, yet enduring, connecting our fresh sense of Summer style with a relaxed Australian spirit. Designed and made in Australia by me. I trained in Italy and I seek inspiration from my endless travels around the globe. I offer everyday luxury and comfort with a timeless, modern aesthetic. Every pair of Sandals I make is limited edition and lovingly handcrafted by me, especially for you. Lots of love from your Australian Sandal Maker, Cheryl xx
- perth shoes