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11-07-2016
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Sartip Othman
Klash are handmade shoes made in the Hawraman region of Kurdistan. It is handwoven from cotton threads and the sole is kept together by straps of cow hide.

Klash are mainly spring and summer shoes. Their fabric is vulnerable to ruin in the winter.

The Hawrami people have and still continue to craft the shoes for many years. Such workshops could be found in people’s homes or in the markets.