Men's slippers

In terms ofmuslim dresswe had to introduce a pair of oriental shoes the slippers man. These handmade shoes very popular in the Maghreb are a wise choice for all the dressing we offer. At Mon Qamis HommeWe consider clothing as an art and we love tradition. For these reasons, follow us for an overview of these moroccan shoes ancestors.

But by the way, what are men's slippers?

The babouche is a traditional leather shoe from the Arab-Muslim world. Its name comes from the Persian papush which combines the words "foot" and "cover" and therefore simply means shoe. In the Moroccan dialect, the term balgha to designate men's slippers. While the charbil is used for female models. If we talk to you about Moroccan dialect, it is because the babouche is also a pure product of Moroccan folklore.

Men's slippers: jewels of Moroccan craftsmanship

The Berbers, the first known inhabitants of Morocco, are the precursors in terms of crafts (carpets, jewelry and pottery in particular). After the arrival of the Arabs and the spread of Islam, other forms of handicraft developed.

Each region now has its own specialities, depending on the raw materials available in its territory. Among all the forms of handicrafts in Morocco, it is the work of leather and embroidery that interests us today

Indeed, these two manual arts are necessary for the making of the moroccan slippers A quality Moroccan leather is essential for the craftsmen or maâlem . Similarly, the talents of Moroccan embroiderers are called upon for the manufacture of leather slippers.

The most famous cities for their crafts are Fez, Marrakech, Essaouira and Rabat. Fez and Marrakech remain pioneers in the field of the babouche, since they are known for their leather work. Their famous hand-sewn slippers are prized throughout the world. Today, there are still entire districts where tanners work around the coloured vats. The spectacle they offer is incomparable and timeless.

Manufacture of men's slippers

The design of leather slippers follows an almost unchanging ancestral process. In fact, almost no changes have occurred in the manufacturing process except for the choice of materials used. Indeed, the modern slippers are available in a variety of trims and are even available in suede or fabric. There are four main stages in the manufacturing process:

• The cut of the soles on a piece of thick calf leather. The contours are traced beforehand and then cut out by hand with a large leather chisel.

• The preparation of the upper part With the help of patterns, the babouchier draws and cuts the two upper parts of the babouche. As the leather is doubled, he does this operation twice.

• Decoration The top of the babouche is then worked by the embroiderers. They put embroidery, sequins or semi-precious stones.

• Assembly The last step (and not the least) is to assemble everything. This requires a great deal of precision and leather sewing skills. The embroidered side is first sewn to the plain side to double the thickness. Then the whole thing is sewn to the sole with an extremely tight scallop stitch.

The different types of slippers for men

Berber slippers

The traditional Berber babouche also known as babouche Dambira is THE authentic moroccan babouche This emblematic model of Moroccan craftsmanship has been on the feet of Bedouin men for a very long time.

This traditional babouche is the first of its kind. It is a handmade leather babouchecomfortable and robust, with a round or square toe. It sometimes has a back strap that can be pulled up.

These moroccan leather slippers are actually round-toed slippers, very solid, because they are designed for outdoor use.

The city slippers

These models, on the other hand, are pointed slippers or aladdin slippers. Unlike the square-toed slippers, rural and Berber, the city babouches are typically Arab. Flat and supple, they can be slipped on like nothing. They are often worn as indoor slippers, but also as city shoes.

It is the model that we know the most. Tourists systematically take it with them when they visit the Moroccan kingdom. Mythical symbol of the souks and bazaars, the modern slippers can be declined endlessly and surprise by their colors.

The yellow slippers are considered to be the same as royal slippers and, therefore, very popular at parties. Moreover, we have a very nice pair of these moroccan slippers child/teen. So that your boy looks like a little prince at Eid, weddings or even for his tahra!

Match your shoes!

A nice pair of slippers for men is intended to be worn with equally traditional clothing. For this reason, Mon Qamis Homme has a few suggestions to help you match your traditional Moroccan shoes. So that your look is complete and impeccable and that you shine with elegance!

The male jabador If you want to celebrate fashion and north African craftsmanshipon djabador man is for you. In fact, this traditional Maghrebian dress has two versions: one Algerian and one Moroccan. Oriental party dress of first choice, including a tunic and trousers decorated with embroidery, it will sublimate your slippers.

The whole jubba gandoura In order to remain 100% in the spirit of the moroccan dress, the panoply jubba gandoura is just right. This traditional Moroccan costume is made up of a long tunic with short sleeves reaching down to the ankles and a top.

The jubba is, in fact, a kind of long coat with a hood, worn over the gandoura. Both can be embroidered, usually quite soberly. It is truly the moroccan clothing par excellence, worn by all, on a daily basis as well as during festivals such as Eid.

The thobe short

The thobeThis is a short version of the jabador, which originates from the Arabian Peninsula and is reminiscent of the Moroccan jabador. Also known as thobe short PakistaniIt will fit perfectly with the man slippers. Although it is not a product of Moroccan craftsmanship, it is quite possible to match with them.

Culture shock is sometimes good!