Technique

Giveh upper stitching

گیوه‌بافی

Giveh upper stitching is a working process used in giveh. Sequence and materials vary between workshops; this entry is an educational overview, not an authentication method.

Process, step by step

  1. Work breathable upper
  2. Shape the upper
  3. Attach it to the sole

Variations

Sole construction varies between regions and makers.

Conservation

Dry slowly after use; avoid machine washing.

Used in these crafts

Giveh footwear

A traditional handmade summer shoe with a cotton-thread woven or crocheted upper and a sole historically made of pressed cotton fabric or leather, produced in a number of Iranian towns known for the craft.