For a dholki or mayun, wear flat, light shoes that slip off easily: a simple khussa, a Kolhapuri chappal or a slide. These are home events with floor seating, dhol and singing late into the night, so comfort and easy removal matter far more than embellishment. Save your heaviest pairs for the mehndi and barat.
What Is A Dholki Or Mayun?
A dholki is an informal night of singing with the dholak, usually at the bride's or groom's home in the weeks before the wedding. The mayun (or maiyun) is the ceremony where the bride is applied ubtan and begins her pre-wedding seclusion, traditionally in yellow. Both are relaxed, family events.
What Makes A Good Dholki Shoe
- Slip-on: shoes come off for the dhol circle and the floor gaddas.
- Flat and light: you will be sitting, clapping and dancing for hours.
- Affordable: there may be several dholkis, so one versatile pair works best.
Our Picks
- Everyday khussas: our basic khussa range, from Rs 2,499, in colours that suit simple kurtas and gharara sets.
- Kolhapuri chappals: open and breathable for warm evenings. Try Zoha or browse all Kolhapuris.
- Kohati chappals: hand-stitched leather sandals that are sturdy for outdoor courtyards. See Kohati chappals.
- Velvet khussas for winter dholkis: Nayaab kadife is warm and comes in many colours.
Shoes For The Mayun
Mayun outfits are traditionally yellow or mustard. Pair them with a gold, green or orange khussa. The bride often stays seated, so a soft, flat pair is perfect. Keep turmeric ubtan in mind: avoid white or very light shoes, which stain easily.
Matching Shoes For The Dance Group
If your cousins and friends are performing, matching velvet khussas in one colour look great in videos. Order the group together so sizes arrive at the same time, and message us on WhatsApp (+92 330 8881688) for help with multiple sizes.
Delivery And Fit
Free delivery across Pakistan with Cash on Delivery in about 7 to 10 working days. Our shoes are a slim fit; with normal to wide feet, order one size up. See the size guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shoes should I wear to a dholki?
Flat, slip-on shoes such as a simple khussa, Kolhapuri chappal or slide. Dholkis are home events with floor seating, so comfort and easy removal matter most.
What colour shoes go with a yellow mayun outfit?
Gold, green or orange khussas suit yellow mayun outfits. Avoid white shoes, which can stain with ubtan.
Can I wear the same shoes to the dholki and mehndi?
Yes. A colourful embroidered khussa works for both. If you want a special pair for the mehndi, wear a simpler pair to the dholkis.
Read next: What Shoes To Wear To A Mehndi.
