This is a handmade shoe of leather for men, used traditionally by the Gujjar, the Bakarwal, and other pastoral communities in Jammu and Kashmir. Made from local leather, the Gurgabi is characterized by its minimalist and rugged design apt for traveling long distances over difficult terrains. With a flat sole and upper constructed from leather, these shoes provide comfort mixed with protection-global necessities for a nomadic existence. The gurgabi shoes are an artistic embodiment of the crafts of the region, playing an essential role in people's daily lives; they symbolize the spirit and resilience of their culture. Economically, it provides an avenue for artisanal production and sustainability.

Gurgabi shoes are shoes of the Gujjar community; these shoes have leather from local sources: from goats, sheep, or cows, depending on what's available. The skins are tanned naturally, mostly with vegetable dyes. The idea is that they'll last and remain supple. Gurgabi shoes sometimes employ woolen threads to stitch the decaying leathers for strength and flexibility. Occasionally wooden soles are put for extra support, particularly on uneven, rough surfaces. The way Gurgabi shoes are made, that is by using available natural materials, makes them very sustainable and, therefore likely to be comfortable to carry and wear by a nomadic person in the pastoral communities like Gujjar, Bakarwal, and others.

Gurgabi shoes have great cultural and functional significance to the Gujjar community. Worn traditionally in their migratory life, the shoes are made to support rough terrain and are suitable for the hilly regions of Jammu and Kashmir. The toughness of Gurgabi represents the toughness and adaptability of the community towards adverse environmental conditions. Made from natural products such as leather and wool, it symbolizes the people's relation to nature and environmental conservation. In addition to use, Gurgabi has also cultural meaning as a representation of identity, with some generations inheriting it, ensuring traditional craftsmanship.

Gurgabi footwear design is practical and rugged, designed to suit the lifestyle of the migrant Gujjar people. It normally has a flat sole and a thick leather upper, offering protection and comfort when walking for long distances on varied landscapes, including mountainous and flat terrains. The minimalist design allows for ease of use, with some types having little decoration to prioritize functionality. The robust build of Gurgabi makes it suitable for withstanding extreme environmental conditions, a factor that captures the community's desire for dependable footwear during seasonal migration.

Gurgabi shoes are environmentally sustainable and are constructed with natural resources such as leather and thread procured locally. There is minimal negative environmental effect relative to mass-made shoes since Gurgabi excludes synthetic resources. Gurgabi encourages sustainable processes by using resources sustainably and by patronizing local crafters. It benefits the local community by conserving traditional craftsmanship and promoting green consumption among the Gujjar society.