Pakistan is a country with a very vivid and lively culture. The country has it's own very unique and diverse variety of accessories, out of which, most are handmade. One of the examples of these accessories are the Pakistani footwear which do not only reflect eastern fashion but also the talent that lives among the people of Pakistan.
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| This cultural footwear is known as Khussa. |
The Pakistani women take great pride in wearing these beautifully designed khussas. The artistic colour combinations, neat stitches and obviously their unique style that can not be found anywhere else in the world make one so attracted to them that one simply is unable to resist buying them. These shoes are also cultural souvenirs that foreign tourists can show off to their friends, family or simply the people of their countries since they are very rare over there.
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| Another style of khussas which are a specialty of Multan. |
The kolhapuri chappals are anther major footwear that reflect the Pakistani-Balochi culture of Pakistan. The ones for women are usually colourful and light in weight while the ones for men are heavy and dull in colour. Kohlapuris are handmade and require a special kind of talent. They were first worn as early as the thirteenth century. They are still a very important footwear that is used by Pakistani women and men. However, they are nowadays more common in women than men.
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| a khussa designed for men. |
Khussas are handcrafted, covered footwear that are available in different colours for both men and women. Their different colours, royal designes, and golden or silver thread or decorations, all represent the rich culture of South Asia. They are also common in India and represent the Mughal Dynasty of the region.
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| top of a kohlapuri chappal for women. |
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