Shoe Maker

Shoe Maker

The shoemakers in Patuakhali now remain busy as their activities have increased ahead of the Holy Eid-ul-Fitr. Photo: BSS

Patuakhali shoemakers become busy ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr

The workload in their workshops has increased several times compared to other times of the year

Craftsman Footwear targets $100m exports in next 5 years

Craftsman Footwear targets $100m exports in next 5 years

Espadrilles made in Amass’ Jhenidah factory are going to Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Denmark, South Africa and Korea. Photos: Courtesy

Amass Footwear: Diversifying export basket with jute-made espadrilles

It takes artisans a week to complete a customer's order. Normally, they charge Tk 1,000 to Tk 3,000 for each pair of shoes. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

Why some people still prefer the handcrafted shoe shops of Dhaka

Rising imports, pandemic force 250 Ctg shoemakers out of business

Rising imports, pandemic force 250 Ctg shoemakers out of business

How a high-flying shoe entrepreneur inched towards a downfall

How a high-flying shoe entrepreneur inched towards a downfall

File Photo: Women workers make shoes on the factory floor of Fortune Footwear Ltd in Barishal BSCIC Industrial Estate. The ompany has strongly returned to production as the export-oriented shoe manufacturer has a good number of work orders. Photo: TBS

Fortune turns 4,000 village women into skilled shoemakers