The black vamps and counters are untumbled Essex leather from the Horween Tannery in Chicago, the black tops are kangaroo.

A cemented-construction ladies' dress boot, the thistle blossoms are hand-dyed funchal French calf crust leather with hand-embroidered silk to complete the blooming effect. The side-welt of the boots transforms into the main stem of the flower in a creative interpretation of a classic boot construction technique.

The boots evoke a sense of growth from the rich earth, beauty blooming into the light.