What's the History of Babouche Shoes?

In French, a flat Moroccan slipper that is so soft you can put your heel on it is called "babouche." However, further research revealed that the term is Persian in origin. It comes from Persian plush, "Papush," and the "pa," which refers to "foot." The babouche shoe became very popular among French courtiers in the 17th century, perhaps because its ultra-soft soles suggested a life full of leisure. As a result, the babouche shoe was associated with nobility. France occupied Morocco between 1912 and 1956.