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Sep 2024The company LinkedIn page included a notice saying Markhor business is on hold right now and that it had not rebranded or been represented by any other brand.
SourceMarkhor is a DTC company that works with craftsmen to make shoes and…
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Public company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Overview
Markhor is a San Francisco-based direct-to-consumer brand for handmade leather shoes and accessories, built around South Asian craftsmanship and modern minimal design. Public company sources also say the business was "on hold" in a 2024 update.
Primary product
Handmade leather shoes and accessories
Founded
2014
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Team size
1-10
Industry
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Sub-industry
Footwear and leather accessories
Offices
Clay Street, San Francisco, California 94111, United States (HQ)
Johar Town, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Business model
direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce
retail apparel/fashion brand
product crowdfunding
Funding
Stage
seed
Total raised
$240K
Latest round
Crowdfunding - II · May 2017
Latest amount
$10K
May 2017 · Kickstarter
Aug 2015 · Y Combinator
Nov 2014 · Kickstarter
People & investors
Work & culture
The public-facing culture is artisan-first and relationship-driven: Markhor emphasizes preserving traditional craftsmanship, working directly with craftsmen, and maintaining a minimalist design philosophy while treating customers as 'friends'.
Product & market
Pricing
Direct-to-consumer per-product pricing on an online store, with periodic discount codes and shipping thresholds; for example, the Markhor Chappal page lists a $140 price point and free global shipping over $100.
Differentiators
- —Handcrafted by skilled artisans in the subcontinent / Pakistan
- —Direct-to-consumer model that cuts out middlemen
- —Modern, minimal design paired with traditional craftsmanship
- —Transparent artisan-centered storytelling
- —Positioning around premium craftsmanship at a lower price than luxury brands
Technology
Shopify
Google Analytics
Klaviyo
jQuery
Swiper
Quantcast
Google Marketing Platform
Zip
Bitly
Customers
Fashion-conscious consumers
Men and women seeking handcrafted leather shoes and accessories
Global online shoppers
Customers who value artisan-made products and minimal design
Competitors
Nisolo
Veldskoen
Mohinders
Chisos Boot Company
Sseko Designs
Scale & contact
Signals & risks
Latest news
Haris Bin Waris on LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Recent LinkedIn commentary summarizing Markhor's origin story, its early Kickstarter success, and its status as the first Pakistan-based YC company.
WOW360pk on LinkedIn · Apr 2026
A recent social post highlighting Sidra Qasim's journey from Okara and Markhor to Atoms, reinforcing the founders' broader footwear background.
Dairy of a Maker (Substack) · Oct 2024
Interview with Sidra Qasim discussing footwear design, entrepreneurship, and how Markhor led into Atoms; useful for founder background and product philosophy.
LinkedIn · Sep 2024
The company profile included a notice stating Markhor business is on hold right now and that it has not rebranded or been represented by any other brand.
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