How Indian is your product?
Our shoe is completely designed, manufactured, and assembled in India.
Are the shoes waterproof?
The shoes are water-resistant. Natural Indigenous wool is known to be water-resistant. The pastoral community in monsoons uses woolen blankets to keep themselves dry. The Tamarind kernel paste applied to these blankets while weaving enhances its water-resistant ability.
How comfortable is Indigenous wool during summers?
Indigenous wool is indeed very comfortable because it has excellent thermoregulation properties. Our shoes are made from traditional Woolen blankets, which the shepherds use to protect themselves from the harsh heat of the summers. The woven structure of the fabric provides breathability and further enhances the comfort of the shoe in summers.
Do the shoes need to be worn with socks?
Our shoes will be comfortable without socks but can also be worn with them. Wearing socks could affect the overall comfort of the shoe.
Are the insoles removable?
The insoles cannot be removed from the shoe, and trying to force them out could cause damage to them.
Does the colour of wool fade?
These are the undyed and natural colours of the wool and hence will not fade but only deepen over time.
Can we get our shoes in exact colours as shown on the website?
Yes, you will get the shoe in colours very similar to those shown on the website but not exact. Certain variations in the wool fabric’s colour and texture are due to its handcrafted nature and not a defect.
Is Indigenous wool Coarse?
Our Indigenous wool is coarser than other wool types (like Merino, Cashmere, etc.). Still, the coarse nature also contributes to the therapeutic benefits. The coarseness reduces over a period of time with constant usages.
Coarseness is normal and should not be considered a fault!
Do Indigenous wool Shed?
Our Indigenous wool is prone to shedding (fibres tend to fall out or stick out from the fabric). But the shedding minimizes and eventually stops after a period of regular use.
Shedding is normal and should not be considered a fault!
Do the shoes dry quickly if they get wet?
The indigenous wool is naturally water-resistant. The Tamarind Kernal paste applied to the wool ensures that the shoe doesn’t get wet quickly. Even if they get wet, the weave structure of the fabric helps in drying quickly. Please see Wash & Care instructions for more details.
How can I take care of my shoes?
Your shoe needs specific care and attention. Kindly refer to our ‘Wash & Care’ instructions for more details.
Will we accept a refund/exchange?
For more details, kindly refer to the Return Policy.
How is Earthen Tunes promoting local craft?
We have procured about 270 blankets from weavers for our first production, providing them work of about 3000 hours.
How can I reduce my carbon footprint by wearing Earthen Tunes shoes? (farmer, and eco-friendly process)
Our shoe is predominantly made from natural materials. It is much more sustainable in comparison to any other footwear being used by farmers presently. An average Indian farmer goes through 5 to 7 pairs of footwear annually. This contributes to the increasing amount of footwear-related waste being disposed of annually. It is expected that the shoe will last about one year and would help in reducing the amount of waste being generated.
How is Earthen Tunes impacting the lives of weavers?
The art of weaving woolen blankets from indigenous wool is one of the age-old crafts of the country. Unfortunately, it is on the verge of extinction. The sharp decline in demand for woolen blankets in the past decade and the rearing of meat-based sheep instead of the indigenous breed has led to the decrease of active weavers. The average age of weavers is currently above 60 years, with very few of the younger generation taking up the craft. With our woolen range of shoes, we are trying to revive this craft.