Every country
has its own specialty and Pakistan is renowned for hand crafted Khussa Shoes which have evolved over years to suit the climate of that region.
They became popular during Mughal Era when footwear was considered a symbol of
pride, status and style. In the ancient times Emperors were gifted the most
expensive khussas and craftsmen use to sell their khussas to rich families to
get higher prices for their creation. These khussas are made with different
types of leather and raw material including Tilla (Golden Thread Work),
metallic bell rings, vibrant beads, embroideries, Dabka etc. With the passage
of time khussas were crafted in South Asian region and they were traded to other
countries due to its popularity and vivacious styles.
Traditional
craftsmanship is the most tangible manifestation of intangible cultural
heritage. Even local and international brands are crafting khussas giving a
contemporary touch to it. Khussas are liked for their colors, patterns,
embroidery and durability. Most of the foreigners buy khussa slippers because
it stands out for its unrivalled blend of heritage craftsmanship with vivid,
modern glamour. Let me foreground some hidden facts about khussas: (1). It can
be worn on both feet as it equally fits both feet because they are crafted to
the adaptability of the wearer’s choice, shape and size, (2). There are no
gender restrictions as it can be worn by men and women both but the
distinguishing feature is the depiction on the basis of design, color and embellishments.
Brand like
Unze London is dealing with variety of Khussas and they are selling their
products on international sites like Amazon, EBay etc. also they have it
available on their online website. In ancient times it was worn by
multitude and royalty but now it is recognized as a global product that is used
by number of people. It encapsulates cultural diversity, local ethos and
ethnicity.
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