Greek Leather- A Historic Trend
- May 11, 2017
- 2 min read
Oia storefront display of the handmade leather footwear shop.
The most fashionable footwear has always been worn by the Greeks. Serving as an important part of Greek fashion, leather footwear is an ancient tradition. Not only has leather always been considered trendy, but it’s had many purposes when it comes to footwear. Shoes lined with animal fur were worn to provide warmth, and protective footwear with leather soles were worn by soldiers during war. Specific markings and carvings on the leather shoes were a representation of social status in Greece. These sandals have become symbolic and are an extremely important part in ancient Greek myth and art. Some sandal styles link back to Greek mythology. Sandal variety is not lacking by any means. The many footwear styles have different purposes and meanings according to ancient Greek beliefs.
Today, there are still many leather shops in Greek towns which sell handmade sandals, handbags and more. For example, Klimatsakis Sandals are sold in a small leather boutique located in Oia, Santorini. The family owned business has a workshop in Chania, Crete where the shoes are made.
Not only are strappy sandals sold here, but wedges are also a great option. Many sandal styles and colors of a leather shop in Oia.
This must-see leather boutique draws you in off one of the beautiful blue and white narrow alley ways of Oia. It’s almost impossible to walk past the fresh leather scent and beautiful storefront sandal display. There’s no denying these are handmade real leather footwear. Colors range from beige, gold, black, blue, red, white and more. With such high quality and strong durability, a pair of these stylish sandals will add to any outfit and make for a great one-of-a-kind souvenir. In addition to these sandals, you can also find leather handbags, duffle bags, crossbody bags and wallets.
A few of the leather crossbody bags to spice up an easy everyday look. Trendy pair of gold leather sandals to complete many different looks.
The great thing about leather is that as long as the shoes last so will the trend. Leather is a fashion statement that is not going out of style anytime soon. It’s a great style, a great investment and a great staple to any outfit!
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