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Handcrafted Capri sandals

The Guardians of the Nymphaeum

Sale price €176,00 Regular price €220,00

Made in Italy


Hidden among the cliffs of Capri lies a sanctuary of light. A secret grotto where the sea dresses itself in sapphire, emerald and gold. A place that holds ancient mysteries like a chest.

It is said that, since time long past, in the first hours of the morning, when the Capri sun timidly grazes the mirror of the water, small sea creatures appear in colours so many and so vivid that no description can hold them. The Guardians of the Nymphaeum. Rare and silent presences, born to protect the magic of that realm half-suspended between myth and desire.

It is told that even Tiberius would descend here to escape the weight of the Empire and find again something that power had never truly given him. Immersed in that light that smelled of magic, before the wonder of the sea dancing upon the rock, the Emperor relived for a moment the boy who once walked the shore beside his mother Livia, dreaming of one day conquering the world. And it was there that he understood that no kingdom, however vast, could ever equal the worth of an emotion capable of crossing time.

The Guardians of the Nymphaeum is born from that lost enchantment. From the morning light that caresses Capri like a promise. From those secret places that continue to live in the dreams of those who have crossed them, even once.

The Guardians of the Nymphaeum carries on the foot the small creatures that inhabit the secret grotto: two crystal fish in turquoise, suspended in the moment before they disappear into the current, and hand-painted ceramic nautilus shells resting on the strap as though they had arrived there on their own, with the morning tide. Limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Capri.

  • Upper: full-grain leather, vegetable-tanned in Tuscany
  • Insole: finished with natural beeswax
  • Embellishments: glass crystals and hand-painted ceramic nautilus shells, fine-gold galvanic findings (nickel-free)
  • Colour: platinum / Capri blue gradient
  • Sole height: 1.5 cm / 0.6"
  • Fit: true to size
Size:
Find your perfect size

Measure your foot and compare the result with the chart below. Measurements refer to foot length, not the sandal sole.

Find your perfect size
EU UK US Foot length (cm)
34 1 4 21.7–22.4
35 2 5 22.5–23.2
36 3 6 23.3–24.0
37 4 7 24.1–24.7
38 5 8 24.8–25.5
39 6 9 25.6–26.3
40 7 10 26.4–27.1
41 8 11 27.2–27.9

How to measure

1. Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall.

2. Mark the tip of your longest toe, then measure from the wall to the mark.

Still unsure? We'd love to help, we're one email away at venere@venereacapri.com - we want every step to feel perfect, that's why returns are easy and guaranteed within 30 days.

The Capri atelier

Made slowly. Never in mass.

Every pair is cut, assembled and finished by hand in Capri. Our artisans work in small batches, so availability is naturally limited.

Handcrafted in Capri

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The Guardians of the Nymphaeum
The Guardians of the Nymphaeum Sale price €176,00 Regular price €220,00

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The Guardians of the Nymphaeum

"So comfortable to wear, even after hours! Love at first sight."

The Guardians of the Nymphaeum

“Wrapping, personal note from the designer team made me feel very special. "Made with love" – this is how I call it. ”

The Guardians of the Nymphaeum

“It's lovely that artisan businesses like yours still exist!”

The Guardians of the Nymphaeum

"They won me over from the very first moment, when I opened the beautiful package."

The Guardians of the Nymphaeum

"The sandals for my daughter Giulia have arrived and they're beautiful. She's thrilled, and the packaging is truly spectacular!"

Savoir-faire

Designed for your comfort

We select only the finest smooth leather from Italy's most prized hides, chosen to feel exceptional with every step. The leather sole is built to last, vegetable-tanned for durability and finished with the soft, velvety texture that defines quality craftsmanship. Along the edge, it is smoothed, polished and brushed by hand. An ancient process that demands both skill and a deep knowledge of the craft.

A timeless dimension

Made to last

Designed for a contemporary femininity — refined, intentional, and almost eternal. Every Capri sandal is crafted from the finest materials to endure, preserving its beauty unchanged through time.