Peshawari Chappal Overview
- A proper footwear is a basic necessity of our daily lives. While it serves as a comfort and protection to our feet, it serves as a style statement as well. Footwear is the aspect of getting dressed up that people pay very much attention to.
People all around the world follow different styles of footwear according to their likings and culture. In Pakistan, one of the most popular footwear used and liked all over the country is the Peshawari chappal. People use it as a casual and also a formal foot garment because of its comfort and style.
- The shoe gets its name from the city of Peshawar that is located in the KPK region, and the word chappal translates to sandals in the local language.
The construction of a Peshawari chappal is very simple, it consists of two wide straps crossing each other that are joined at the sole and also has a strip with the buckle that can be used to adjust the size according to the needs of the user.
It is available in many colors and designs in the market. The most famous version of Peshawari chappal is known as kaptaan chappal, which was designed in 2015 for the famous cricketer and politician Imran Khan by Haji Nooruddin Shinwari.
After that, the production of the renowned kaptaan chappal took a drastic rise as it was available at high quality branded stores as well as the local manufacturers selling it at number of qualities and a range of prices making it affordable for every kind of consumer based on the quality and fabric used.
- The Peshawari chappal is usually used under the traditional dress of Pakistan shalwar kameez, it is worn by people of all ages and nowadays, manufacturers are producing Peshawari chappal for minors as well.
The market of the Peshawari chappal does not seem to be affected by any other product in the market because of the comfort, ease, and style it provides to the consumer and also because it has dug deep into the tradition of the country.