Paper Kapasi, Shahu Regular, Shahu Maharaj, etc.

Types of Kolhapuri Footwear:

Shahu Kapasi (with rivets)

300gms approx Heel ranging from 1.5" to 7/8" strong footwear for village use - fields, Phelwans, etc

Sadashive Satpute's Special chappals

Shahu Maharaj (with squeak)

the squeaky sound in this particular chappal comes from this scorpion like fruit thus named "binchu" that is pressed & sandwhiched between the inner & outer sole.

Khas Kapasi (courtsey Sadashiv Satpute)

the rim detail adorned with thonging

detail: braided strap
the veni(braids) adorning the upper may vary from 3 to 16 or more on a 2'' upper

ladies Paper Kapasi 50gms(?)

ladies regular with plastic cane stitching
"stylish & heavy look
like in northern markets"

Subhash Satpute & this store below
main road, Kolhapur