while on vacation in Pune, travelled to Kolhapur to learn about the chappal industry there.
meet with Sadashiv Satpute, Master craftsperson & what a humble man!
& with Subash Satpute master trader!
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| entrance at Kolhapur, best to take the right else the city engulfs you! |
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Khas Kapasi - men's chappal
>150gms |
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detail : 3 + 13 veni(braids) adron the 2" upper
also the leather trims inspire a bag collection! |
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Shahu Maharaj Chappal
400gm/piece |
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| Sadashiv Satpute |
Sadashivji & I had spoken only on phone before we met, but what a man!
His collection of footwear is amazing as you see below, state Award winner & qualified for President National Award.
While it was easy to select footwear for all the men & women of family & friends, amounting to bill of Rs.6000/- odd
at the end he said he couldnt accept the money, cos this day was his brother's death anniversary.
either I could pay by cheque or deposit the money into his account
"how can you trust me?"
"well,I opened the store today as you were travelling from so far,
on phone I knew,
I trust "
what more can be said..
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| materpiece for national award |
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| from the sole extends a rim adorned with thonging |
Before cruising back onto the super golden quadrilateral highway
we lunched at
Hotel Pearl- Wood House sukha mutton, gowran (means home grown meat) with roti
such is life...
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| emerald to lime greens at the super highway |
