Exploring Kolhapuris

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!

entrance at Kolhapur, best to take the right else the city engulfs you!

Khas Kapasi - men's chappal
>150gms

detail : 3 + 13 veni(braids) adron the 2" upper
also the leather trims inspire a bag collection!

Shahu Maharaj Chappal
400gm/piece

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..

The Kolhapuri Chappal House, main Road Kolhapur, near bus stand

materpiece for national award

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...

emerald to lime greens at the super highway