Traditional 'Balochi Chappal' Gaining Popularity Among Eid Buyers

Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published May 25, 2019 | 10:10 AM

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th May, 2019 ) :A traditional Hand-made footwear Balochi chappals in sandal style with it durability and uniqueness have started attracting citizens of the country specially Baloch people ahead of Eid-ul-fitr where shopkeepers were doing roaring business these days and working till late night to meet buyers' demands.

A number of customers thronging bazzars and markets in the search of traditional famous Balochi Chappal to select decent, shiny and unique designed pair of shoes for themselves and family members.

The local makers of Balochi chapal feel proud of their art, which is their cultural heritage.

According to Shopkeepers, these Balochi embroidery sandals are sold both at higher and lower prices depend on the quality and work. This hand-made manufacturing of Balochi chappal is a fine work requiring keen attention and hard work.

The interesting fact about Balochi chappal is that these were not only famous among Balochis but is gaining popularity among youth in major cities of Pakistan, said a owner of the shop.

He said local people, as well as people from other parts of the country, are also taking interest in Balochi chappals this year with its popularity.

The Quetta city is famous for all kinds of Balochi chappals said a Worker on Shop.

A customer Shah Hussain said, the Balochi chappal is used to wear with shalwar kamiz and also casual jeans.

A chappal shop seller said there were various designs but the most famous among them are Saadat, Norozi, Balaach, Maingal , Balaj Cut, Sindhi cut and Shikari.

"We prepare chappals of different colors , he said , adding, Balochi chappals were prepared in various materials like thread, leather and tyres etc.

A customer Jamshed Baloch said , the price of this chappal is not less as compared with shoes of any other brand.

The people purchase our shoes once in a year particularly on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, said a shopkeeper, adding, we are earning handsome amount of money these days.