Khussa (footwear) explained

Sindhi Khusso/Multani Khussa or simply Khussa (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|کُھسّہ), is a traditional footwear^[1] produced in Sindh and Multan in Pakistan.^[2] Khussa are made by local artisans mostly using vegetable-tanned leather. Khussa is also hand painted on demand by Funkari Customs. The uppers of Khussa are made of one piece of leather or textile, which is embroidered and embellished with brass nails, cowry shells, taunra, mirrors, bells and ceramic beads. Even the bonding from the upper to the sole is done by cotton thread that is not only eco-friendly but also enmeshes the leather fibers with great strength. Some product range also uses bright and ornate threads.^[3]

See also

• Jutti
• Mojari
• Paduka

Notes and References

1. Web site: A window to Punjab cultural diversity. 8 April 2015. 18 July 2021. 27 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180127031115/https://nation.com.pk/08-Apr-2015/a-window-to-punjab-cultural-diversity. live.
2. Web site: ishraqi . 2013-09-15 . Khussa Shoes – Symbol of the Traditional Culture of Sindh . 2023-05-25 . Skyrock . en . 2023-05-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230525211432/https://ishraqi.skyrock.com/3185630061-Khussa-Shoes-Symbol-of-the-Traditional-Culture-of-Sindh.html . live .
3. Book: Feet & footwear in Indian culture. Jutta Jain-Neubauer. Bata Shoe Museum . Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd. . 2000. 81-85822-69-7 . 126, 175 .