About the collection

•   The elements of the footwear in Adjara were “Kalamani”, “Tsugha”, “Chilatani”. Kalaman was a common footwear  for both men and women in Adjara. They were identical  and were sewn in every family  from the skins of cattle . XIX-XX centuries  Greek and Armenian craftsmen sewed “Tsugha’’ in Adjara together with local craftsmen.  For bottom were used the skins of bulls, cows, buffaloes, and horses and for belt sheep, goats, and calves skins. This item of footwear was common in valley  in Adjara.

1. footwear  (“tsugha” – leather ankle-high shoe ) – Burgundy

2.”Calaman” (leather laced sandal)    - white

3.Shoes- (“Tsugha’’ - leather ankle-high shoe) –black

4. Shoes for women – “Chilatan”-  ( footwear sewn from wicker, knitted)

5.  “Khurjini” - heavy cloth double bag for food on journey.

6. Bag- (backpack) leather.

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