The everlasting charisma of Kolhapuri chappals'

yeh kya hai?…chappal…kaunsa?...Kolhapuri…Dekhne mein nau phatke mein sau…'

 A timeless dialogue from an extremely popular movie, Amit-Ji's fans, would quickly identify the film. In a time when Kolhapuri Chappals were a mandatory rather than a style statement, this cheesy dialogue from the movie Suhaag came as an instant hit. These open-toed, T-strapped sandals never fail to put a substantial impression on the onlookers. Originating from the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, these sandals possess a world-wide reputation as the traditional Indian handicraft with a unique form of leather craftsmanship.

Back in the 13th century, few villages of Kolhapur came up with the manufacture of these sandals with the vision of providing footwear that ensures sustainability in that rough mountainous region. 'Phatke mein sau'—that statement indicates the durability of these Chappals, meaning that they can give a good thrashing, but there won't be any harm to them. 

Kolhapuri—the Desi Style Statement

A few decades back, during the era of Amit-Ji, it was almost a compulsion for every household to possess these Chappals and was daily wear. Nowadays, due to the invasion of foreign companies and introduction to western outfits, this daily wear has changed into a form of desi style statement. 

One is bound to get noticed on wearing them. Any traditional and cultural occasion in India calls for them. For men, dhoti-kurta, or a sherwani paired with Kolhapuri Chappals, is the ultimate combination of Indian royalty. As for the ladies, whether it is lehenga-choli or the saree or may be the Patiala kurta-pajama with the touché of these sandals, is just the combo for head turners. The youth of this gen finds it comfy and voguish for any outfit, western and eastern alike.

 Do you find Kolhapuri Chappals trendy and comfy? 

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