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[[File:Kolhapur chappal.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Kolhapuri chappal]]<br />
'''Kolhapuri chappals''' are [[India]]n hand-crafted leather [[slipper]]s that are locally tanned using [[vegetable dye]]s. Kolhapuri Chappals or '''Kolhapuris''' as they are commonly referred to are a style of open-toed, T-strap [[sandal]]. <br />
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In July 2019 Kolhapuri chappals got a [[geographical indication]] tag from the [[Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks]]. These chappals were first made in [[Kolhapur district|Kolhapur]] so it has the name, but now there is a wrong perception that only artisans from [[Maharashtra]] are involved in making these chappals. Artisans from [[Karnataka]] are also involved in making Kolhapuri chappals for centuries. Districts such as [[Bagalkot]], [[Belagavi district|Belagavi]], [[Dharwad district|Dharwad]] and [[Bijapur district, Karnataka|Bijapur district]] of [[Karnataka]] as well as [[Kolhapur district|Kolhapur]], [[Sangli district|Sangli]], [[Satara district|Satara]] and [[Solapur district|Solapur]] districts of [[Maharashtra]] will only be able to carry the tag of "Kolhapuri chappal".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/kolhapuris-the-famous-leather-chappal-get-geographical-indication-tag/geographical-indication-tag/slideshow/69855278.cms|title=Kolhapuris: The famous leather chappal get Geographical Indication tag - Geographical Indication tag|date=19 July 2019|website=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref><ref name=toi>{{cite news |last1=Patil |first1=Abhijeet|date=21 June 2019|title=Kolhapuri chappal gets GI tag after decade-long wait|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/kolhapuri-chappal-gets-gi-tag-after-decade-long-wait/articleshow/69885776.cms |access-date=25 December 2019 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><br />
<ref name=newindianexpress>{{cite news |title=Namma Kolhapuri chappal gets GI boost |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2019/jun/19/namma-kolhapuri-chappal-gets-gi-boost-1992139.html |access-date=25 December 2019 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
The origin of Kolhapuri Chappals dates back to 12th century when the King [[Bijjala II|Bijjala ]] and his prime minister [[Basavanna]] encouraged Kolhapuri Chappal production so as to uplift the cobbler community. According to historic records, Kolhapuris were first worn as early as the 13th century. Previously known as Kapashi, Paytaan, Kachkadi, Bakkalnali, and Pukri, the name indicated the village where they were made.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.indianmirror.com/culture/indian-specialties/kolhapurifootwear.html |title = History of Kolhapuri Footwear-Indianmirror}}</ref><br />
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==Production process==<br />
It can take up to six weeks to make a pair of Kolhapuris.<ref>http://www.chappals.co.uk/kolhapuri/</ref> Originally made from [[American bison|buffalo]]-hide and thread, they weighed as much as 2.01 kilos because of the thickness of the sole, which made them durable despite the extreme heat and mountainous terrain found in the state of [[Maharashtra]].<br />
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For making Kolhapuri Chappal various operations are done step by step like:-<br />
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* Skiving<br />
* Pattern making and cutting<br />
* Attachment of upper and bottom heels.<br />
* Stitching<br />
* Finishing<br />
* Punching and Trimming<br />
* Decoration and Polishing<br />
* Assembling<br />
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== Design and durability ==<br />
The designs have moved from the ethnic to ones with more utilitarian value and materials from primal hard materials to softer and more comfortable to wear materials. The artisans themselves designed ethnic patterns and sold, but today the traders and businessmen with demand for cheap products drive the requirement of minimalist designs.<br />
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Kolhapuri chappals are known to last a lifetime if maintained well and not used in rainy seasons.<br />
[[File:Kolhapuri foot wear in Hyderabad, India.jpg|thumb|260x260px|Kolhapuri foot wear in Hyderabad]]<br />
In the seventies, with the [[Hippie]] movement Kolhapuri chappals became a very popular footwear in the [[United States]]. The success faded out and recently came back influencing now models that are called [[toe ring]] sandals.<br />
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Although a new trend has been seen to resurface where e-commerce and social entrepreneurship are trying to revive this rare leather art-form. NGOs and websites like [https://vhaan.com Vhaan Ethnic Craft]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://vhaan.com |title = Kolhapuri Chappal by Vhaan}}</ref> are tracking dwindling numbers of craftsmen in the Kolhapur region in Maharashtra and are helping them sell their craft to the world via [https://vhaan.in online shopping portals dedicated] to Kolhapuris. [https://www.kolhapurimandai.com/ Kolhapurimandai]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kolhapurimandai.com/|title=Kolhapurimandai}}</ref> is an authentic [https://www.kolhapurimandai.com/ eCommerce] portal which sells pure and genuine leather handmade [https://www.kolhapurimandai.com/product-category/chappals/ Kolhapuri Chappal] which are made to order. Strictly used cruelty free leather only. --><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Kolhapur]]<br />
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[[Category:Geographical indications in Maharashtra]]</div>->Korakari