A kalash' or galesh (Persian: گالش) is a traditional footwear of Iran. Unlike most galoshes, the "galesh" are always handwoven and with specific fabrics. [1] It is what people in Persia used to wear before the proliferation of the modern shoe, especially in the provinces of northern Iran.

The presence of 4,355 artists active in the field of Kalash shoe production persuaded the experts of the World Handicrafts Council to register them by traveling to Mariwan city. Kalash shoes are specific to Kordestan Province, which are made of natural fabrics.

Giveh Kurdi (Kalash) is the only shoe that does not have a left or right heel. You can wear any of its straps on the left or right leg. It is a symmetrical shoe, both of which have the same shape. Also, one of the most important features of the Kurdish garment is …

May 24, 2023 · These white shoes, called “Kalash”, are widely sold in cities in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, and the Kurds describe them as an essential element that completes their distinctive popular costume.

Aug 27, 2020 · Klash, a local shoe or handmade shoe from the Kurdish regions, is made of two main layers, the bottom layer and the top layer, with special yarns and natural fibres, and in addition to being used in the country, it is also exported to foreign countries.

Dec 4, 2023 · The Kurdish Kalash or Persian Giveh or Giwah is a kind of soft, comfortable, durable and handmade shoe that is common in rural and mountainous areas of the Middle East using an ancient technique known as nalbinding (not weaving) that pre-dates knitting or crochet.

The shoes feature soles made of cotton fabrics and cow hide, and upper vamps that are made with knitted wool thread, and are usually worn by men on special occasions such as the Kurdish new year celebrations of Newroz.

Aug 18, 2020 · Shafaq News/Kalash, a light shoe knitted from fiber or nylon, was worn by the general public and the poor population and spread to several areas including Iraq and Kurdistan. It became a metaphor at the time, used to refer to the hardworking people; as it is handmade and takes many days, sometimes a week to make one pair.

In addition to being light, Kalash is a durable and strong footwear, which protects the feet of Kurdish men from the injuries that may be caused by crossing sharp rocks and difficult routes. As a result, the production of this comfortable footwear has been popular during the centuries.

But it is the only traditional footwear of Iran that is made in provinces with hot desert or mountainous climate. In fact, it is a summer shoe because rain and water damage its sole. One feature of Giveh is that it does not have a left or right foot, both are the same.