The diagram shows how a traditional of wooden shoes named clogs is made. The process involves six main stages, which consist of delicate manual work from the cutting of wood to the final realization of the clogs.
Firstly, a log of wood obtained from either poplar or willow ought to be cut by using a saw in a smaller size. This stage of the process is followed by chopping the piece of lumber using an axe to outline the shoe shape. Next, a long and thin knife is utilized to remove from the obtained shape the excess wood, giving the piece of wood the desired shape.
Once the final figure is obtained, the interior of the shoes is perforated using a spoon drill. Once the clogs have gotten the final shape, sandpaper is utilized to smooth the shoes’ interior and exterior surfaces, making them comfortable to wear. At this stage the clogs are ready to be worn but, the shoemaker may decide to decorate them using colours and accessorises based on their personal preferences.
