Agra | 23.11.2019 | 03:00 pm ~ 06:00 pm

Celebrating World Heritage Week - Story of Shoes - A Handicraft Walk in Agra’s Hing Ki Mandi

About the walk

According to a local shoemaker in Agra, almost every fifth pair of shoes in the world is made in the city. Be it canvas sneakers or leather sandals, sports shoes or cotton mochasins, Agra has been a centre of the shoe manufacturing trade from the beginning of seventeenth century. It is interesting to note how different communities are working together in these unorganised handicraft clusters to produce and supply footwear for some of the finest brands around the globe.

Join us on a handicraft tour across the Hing ki Mandi area as we tell you the story of how shoe manufacturing started in the city, and discuss how this trade has contributed towards transforming the lives of the people involved in it and the culture of city.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
02:45 pm

About the walk

According to a local shoemaker in Agra, almost every fifth pair of shoes in the world is made in the city. Be it canvas sneakers or leather sandals, sports shoes or cotton mochasins, Agra has been a centre of the shoe manufacturing trade from the beginning of seventeenth century. It is interesting to note how different communities are working together in these unorganised handicraft clusters to produce and supply footwear for some of the finest brands around the globe.

Join us on a handicraft tour across the Hing ki Mandi area as we tell you the story of how shoe manufacturing started in the city, and discuss how this trade has contributed towards transforming the lives of the people involved in it and the culture of city.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Anal Jha
With a diploma in fashion design, Anal has worked with several fashion accessories brands across the globe for seven years. Due to his father's exquisite interest in literature and art, he developed interests in music and writing poetry. Settled in Agra for the last year, he has been honing his passions as a designer, flutist and poet.

Meeting Time

02:45 PM

Meeting point

In front of Kotwali Police Station, Fuwwara

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Bijlighar

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note


• Please do not carry valuable items and elaborate food items so as to avoid attracting monkeys.
• We will be visiting religious sites during the walk, so it is advisable to wear suitable clothing, and women may have to cover their head.
• Please wear comfortable shoes and carry drinking water.
• No entry fee.
• You can carry your cameras and notebooks.