sentences:  The slippers are made of Peranakan cut beads (manek potong), which are treasured as these beads are no longer available.Vintage kasut manek are intricate and finely stitched, a testimony to the fine workmanship of yesteryears.The intricacy and fine workmanship of a pair of beaded slipper is also a hallmark of highly accomplished Peranakan women, also known as nyonyas, whose skills in embroidery and beadwork are highly valued.