About
The birth of Freeing Venus
Venus has always been there — goddess of beauty, love, pleasure and nature. But somewhere along the way we forgot to bring her down to earth. We reserved beauty for special occasions. We separated style from health. We chose comfort or design, not both.
Freeing Venus exists to change that.
We believe the most intimate objects in your life — the things that touch your skin from the moment you wake — should be as beautiful as they are good for you.
That design and health are not opposing forces. That what covers your feet deserves the same intention as everything else you love.
Every Freeing Venus slipper is handcrafted in Greece using OEKO-TEX certified 100% wool fur which smothers your foot — because what touches your body should meet the highest standard. A barefoot style that shapes to your foot, not the other way around. No left. No right. Only yours.
This is Venus freed. Beauty and wellbeing as one. Design and health as the same conversation.
Freeing Venus is based on the Surf Coast of Australia and we artistically create beautifully handmade traditional greek style woollen slippers which are bursting with colour, fun and brilliance! After we put pen to pad, our hand drawn designs are then made from high quality machine embroidery in Greece and handcrafted there after.
Our core values are seen throughout our slippers - natural fabric, comfort, vibrant and full of life - style meets wholesome living!
You can care about your health and the environment while looking and feeling fabulous!
Welcome to Freeing Venus.
Traditional Greek slipper history
Our fun, vibrant, bold and cosy slippers stem from a traditional Greek style known as Chuni or Tsarouchia. Their origins include Greek folklore and traditional, functional footwear. This style is handcrafted in Greece, particularly from areas like the Peloponnese, using sheep's wool and traditionally featuring a prominent pom-pom.
The originators are Tsarouchia, directly inspired by traditional leather shoes worn by Greek freedom fighters during the War of Independence. The pom-pom was used to hide small blades or tools for the warriors and also protect against moisture.
Today, the traditional Tsarouchia are worn by the Presidential Guards in Athens!
