The Friulane are the typical slippers of the Venetian tradition, created in the 19th century by women from Friuli who used recycled fabrics and old tires. A family opened a "scarpez" shop on the Rialto bridge, and these shoes soon became the favorite of gondoliers for their rubber sole, ideal for balance without damaging the gondola's pitch. Over time, the fabrics became increasingly valuable, and the colors of velvet conquered everyone.