Handmade insoles

A bright pair of handmade insoles in Pingyao county [Photo/pingyao.gov.cn]

The crafting of a handmade insole of a shoe in Pingyao county often involves the exacting process of making the molds, applying the paste, drawing patterns, trimming and embroidering.

The embroidery part usually employs cross-stitching and precise hand-woven techniques.

Pingyao county's handmade insoles of various patterns are soft, breathable, wear-resistant, sweat-absorbent and durable. They are practical, highly ornamental and collectable.