Sabahs are unique for more than one reason. Perhaps their most salient characteristic, though, is the water buffalo leather that acts as the true sole of the shoe. A thing of the past, requiring a very traditional tanning process, few makers employ the use of water buffalo nowadays.  I had the chance to spend an hour with the owner of the tannery where we source that leather recently.

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Letters from Gaziantep: A Visit to Our Buffalo Leather Tannery

When most people think of Sabahs, they think of the hand-stitched sole. And the beautiful handiwork of the stitcher.

Sewing Needle Fill

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Stitching A Pair of Sabahs

Gaziantep is a culinary capital of Turkey, known for its incredible spices, grilled meats, fresh produce, pistachios, baklava and so much more. If you polled a group of Turks, I imagine at least half would agree that Gaziantep has the best food in Turkey. If you'd visit - it is apparent and it is everywhere. The people of Gaziantep take their food very, very seriously.

Turkey Stroke

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A Very Sabah Guide to Eating in Gaziantep, Turkey

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