Hawraman’s authentic shoes keep your feet cool in summer and warm in winter

Sulaymaniyah- Shoemaking is a tradition that “will always be in fashion” in Hawraman. The authentic shoes, also known as “kilaş” in the region, keep your feet cool in summer and warm in winter.

SARA URMIYE

Sulaymaniyah - Hawraman is a mountainous region and famous with its high hills so it is also called, “Eagle's Nest” by local people. It has an attractive region with its natural beauties culture. This region hasn’t been affected by industrialization and capitalist production. All the handmade products, which are still widely used and produced in the region, are still produced by women.

They keep your feet cool in summer and warm in winter

Have you ever worn shoes made of judas tree and goat hair? If you lived in Hawraman region, you would. These colorful authentic shoes can be worn in both winter and summer. You can see people wearing these shoes, especially in summer.

Women make a livelihood

These shoes and slippers are knitted with crochet needles. Women living in Southern Kurdistan sell them at the bazaars and shops in Southern Kurdistan after knitting them. The women also stand on their own legs by producing these shoes and slippers.