A kalash' or galesh () is a traditional footwear of Iran. Unlike most
galoshes, the "galesh" are always handwoven and with specific fabrics. It is what people in
Persia
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the nort ...
used to wear before the proliferation of the modern
shoe
A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot. Though the human foot can adapt to varied terrains and climate conditions, it is vulnerable, and shoes provide protection. Form was originally tied to function, but ...
, especially in the provinces of northern Iran. Galesh are still made today, but in the category of handicrafts and
cultural produce.
Galesh are also called khussa or charoq. In India a similar footwear is called mojari or jutti.
See also
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Persian Art
Persian art or Iranian art () has one of the richest art heritages in world history and has been strong in many media including architecture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and sculpture. At different times, influences ...
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Giveh
Giveh or Giwah () is a kind of handmade shoe that is common in several parts of Iran especially in rural and mountainous areas of Kermanshah Province. The production centers of Giveh are the provinces of Yazd Province, Yazd and Kermanshah and Arak ...
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List of shoe styles
This is a list of shoe styles and designs. A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while doing various activities. Shoes are also used as an item of decoration. The design of shoes has varied enormously throug ...
References
Persian handicrafts
Shoes
Folk footwear
Iranian clothing
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