About Shiau Ting Li : SHIAU, shoemaker and designer based in Taipei and Firenze. She was born in Taiwan, a little tropical island located in the heart of Asia. Before she started her journey into shoemaking in Florence, Italy, she was a shoe & accessory designer, working at leading shoe brands in Taipei and has won notable awards both locally and nationally. Base on her passion and career experiences in Taiwan, she realizes how important it is to preserve knowledge and how fascinating it is in the craft world. "Craftsmanship, a time-consuming process yet create the most high-quality, elegant pieces." - she said. Her training in Traditional Handmade Shoes (hand-welted)/ Bachelor of Art and Craft (wood-making) has allowed her to understand the in-depth knowledge and know-how of shoemaking, whilst, interprets the aesthetic under her own perspective. SHIAU's shoes and art work are the fusion of east and west, inspired by her life perception in Europe and Asia. She loves the vibes of vintage, art atelier and handmade, which bring up to her uniqueness. Using experimental methods redefine "old good stuff", SHIAU aims to create elegant pieces for the wearers.