Khadau Paduka: A Timeless Walk-Through Indian Traditional Footwear Heritage

Author(s)	Ramen Halder, Dr. Megha Attray Purohit
Country	India
Abstract	The Khadau Paduka, India’s traditional wooden handcrafted footwear, represents India's rich cultural and spiritual legacy. This footwear, also known as Paduka, has been used in India for millennia and is regarded as one of the world's oldest styles. The Khadau Paduka, with its basic form of a hardwood sole and a knob for the big toe, serves as both utilitarian and symbolic. Historically, it was worn by sages, saints, and ascetics to symbolise a life of simplicity and sacrifice. Also, they prefer it because of the non-leather footwear. The sandal's simple design, which requires the wearer to walk with balance and attention, represents the values of dharma and mindfulness profoundly rooted in Indian philosophy.
Keywords	Khodau, Footwear, Wooden craft, Sandal
Field	Arts > Drawing
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On	2025-02-07
Cite This	Khadau Paduka: A Timeless Walk-Through Indian Traditional Footwear Heritage - Ramen Halder, Dr. Megha Attray Purohit - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.36332
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.36332
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g84fc7

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