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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
Customisable Sandals
As you probably know already if you’re reading this – I handcraft each and every pair of Sandals each time I receive an order. The extra good news is I can customise the top strap on all my designs if needed. It seems that some girls have really high arches and therefore need a much longer top strap. Some have really thin feet and need a much shorter top strap. So whether you have thin feet, high arches, wide feet, chubby feet, swollen ankles or even shallow feet (yeah, that’s a thing for some of our Asian sisters) I can...
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...
Tan Enhancing White Lara Sandals
My Lara design is a favourite and a staple to have in your wardrobe every summer. I’m thrilled to say I have made them again in beautiful white leather with stunning gold hardware and a flat leather sole. The white leather is the best tan-enhancer ever and they make every summer outfit look really, really fresh. In these photos I’ve teamed them with 12 different coloured dresses to hopefully give you some fresh summer inspiration. Images: Ankalia Lara flat sandals in white leather. Handcrafted in Perth, Western Australia. Happy summer! Lots of love, Cheryl xx
Rozalia Sandals
My newest design is called Rozalia and they sold out immediately when I released them. The good news is I’m making another limited-edition batch and they’ll be up on the website in a few days-time. Images: Ankalia Rozalia black Swarovski crystal leather sandals made in Australia In-case you missed them last time they are a bit edgier than a lot of my previous designs. I call them ‘cool girl’ sandals. They’re in black leather with a big, bold Swarovski crystal design in a flower shape. The colours of the Swarovski crystals are a bit darker and edgier than other designs...
PLC Open Garden Day
Have you been to PLC Open Garden Day in Perth? If not, I absolutely recommend it. It’s held once a year in late October. In conjunction with PLC (Presbyterian Ladies’ College) a small collection of Peppermint Grove’s most prestigious private properties open their gates to the public for a one day, once a year viewing of their beautiful gardens as they blossom in Spring. Image: Cheryl Botha of Ankalia sandals at PLC Open garden Day, Perth, Western Australia In addition to the opportunity of viewing the beautiful gardens you can also peruse 45 local market stalls set-up along View Street,...