YEMENI SHOES
Yemeni, traditional flat-heeled shoes that were daily footwear of the past, are now sold as souvenirs. Dating back to six centuries ago this occupation originated in Yemen and spread to a vast area including Southeastern Anatolia.
And now they even show up on the feet of Hollywood stars.
In the past, yemeni shoes were worn by everyone in Gaziantep, Adฤฑyaman and Kilis, even children, women, and the elderly. With the spreading of modern shoes, they are now only worn by people who are wearing traditional folk costumes.
Yemeni shoes are made entirely from natural materials.
Their names are given different names according to their colour, shape and size.
The general names of Yemeni are as below:
Halebi : Takes its name from its place of origin, Aleppo and mostly used by people in villages.
Merkup : This model is used mostly by townspeople.
Burnu Sivri : The model used mainly in villages, the goatskin part of the upper is curled over.
Kulaฤฤฑ Uzun : This model is used mainly in cities and is produced in black, purple and bright red.
Eฤri Simli : Village women, particularly brides, generally wore these shoes.
