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Making Fuchsia Flats
What!! It takes more than 30 steps to prepare Fuchsia Flats (Khusas, کھسہ). That was my initial reaction when I was told by my artisans. So I decided to spend a week with them in their factory and see it myself how Fuchsia Shoes are made. Our artisans usually work on a batch of 40 to 60 pairs in one cycle and it takes them around a week (sometimes 2 weeks) to complete a cycle. The usually follow assembly line for their manufacturing. Some steps take from hours to days depending on weather and climate. Since a lot of people were interested in learning...
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A Happy Ever After
When Fuchsia was first founded in Seattle, WA by a group of friends, we had a vision and destination in mind. To create unique handmade quality shoes that you can depend on for every walk of life. A pair of shoes that help put your best foot forward when you encounter rocks and obstacles in your path. But also shoes you wore when you celebrate your life’s precious moments. Recently we interviewed a newlywed bride who bought a pair of flats for all of her bridesmaids and we couldn’t help but share this beautiful story. Fuchsia: How did you hear...
Rameez Sajwani
Steps and Straps for all occasions!
We all know that struggle too well where we spend ages standing in front of our wardrobes scratching our heads over what to wear and pair when you’re getting ready; but look no further, we have the ultimate style guide for every occasion with our own exclusive collection of dazzling “Khussas” to tie up your whole look, be it for a splashy summer adventure or a sultry club night, Fuchsia footwear has everything! Business and color, what to do? More often than not, it is difficult to find something that is appropriately somber yet chic to wear in our daily...
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From Seattle to Sangla and back!
Pakistani arts and crafts are valued all around the world. Be it the bright array of mirror work dresses of Baluchistan in the South West of Pakistan, or tire-rubber sole sandals that became all the rage in Europe, up to the unique colorful attire of Kailash valley in Northern Pakistan; but who can forget the beautiful range of Khussas (traditional embroidered ballet flats) that are a Punjabi specialty, from where the inspiration for Fuchsia footwear began! It all started when the team at Fuchsia decided to bring the traditional crafts of Pakistan to the western world. Fuchsia launched a Khussa...
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