The Peshawari chappal (Pashto: پېښوري څپلی, Urdu: پیشاوری چپل) is a traditional type of footwear of Pashtuns, worn especially by Pashtuns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. The shoe takes its name from the city of Peshawar,[1] where it originates. While chappal is the word for flip-flops or sandals in Urdu, locals in Peshawar call the Peshawari Tsaplay (Pashto: څپلی ). The shoes are worn by men casually or formally, usually with the shalwar kameez. Because of their comfort, they are worn in place of sandals or slippers in Pakistan.
It is a semi-closed shoe which consists of two wide straps crossed and joined with the sole,[2] plus a heel strap with a buckle to tie according to the foot size and level of comfort. It is traditionally made with pure leather with its sole often made from a trucktyre. It is available in many traditional designs[3] and colours with various variations such as gold and silver embroidery, which give the shoe a more elegant look. Peshawari chappals have become increasingly popular[4] in other parts of Pakistan; even wearing them with jeans has become a fashion trend, especially among urban youth.[5] With increased availability through e-commerce websites, they are now appearing in new designs in many cities of Pakistan and Dubai.[6]
Peshawari chappals are made from soft leather which is sewn onto the rubber tire sole. The materials are cheap, easily available and very hard-wearing. Intricate designs are added to the leather upper before the shoe is put into a mold which stretches it to size.[7]
Historyedit
In March 2014, the Peshawari chappal became the Centre of a global fashion debate when Sir Paul Smith made a similar shoe, which sold for £300.[8] This prompted complaints on social media that the design appropriated the culture and craft of its original Pakistan makers. Over a thousand petitioners used Change.org to ask the designer and U.K. government for remedy. As a result, the shoe's description on the Paul Smith website was changed to read that it was "inspired by Peshawari Chappal".[9][10][11][12]
A new version of the chappal known as 'Kaptaan Chappal' became very popular after it was gifted to Imran Khan in 2015.[13] In 2019 the creator of the chappal had to pay a Rs. 50,000 fine for making snakeskin chappals.[14]
Peshawari chappals for womenedit
Although traditionally worn by the men of the region, the shoe style has piqued the interest of Pakistani women. After Nooruddin Shinwari presented the pair to Imran Khan, Khan's then wife Reham Khan said she would like a pair for herself.[15] Many fashion brands in Pakistan, such as Mochari and Chapter 13, have started making Peshawai chappals for women.[16]
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^Buncombe, Andrew (March 10, 2014). . The Independent. Archived from the original on March 10, 2014.
^Syed, Madeeha (March 18, 2014). "A chappal of two cities: The £300 Paul Smith surprise". Dawn.
^Shinwari, Sher Alam (June 29, 2015). "Kaptaan special chapal goes online as it gains popularity". DAWN.COM. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
^Imdad, Zahid (June 3, 2019). "Cobbler pays Rs50,000 fine for snakeskin shoes meant for PM Imran". Dawn. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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External linksedit
Famous Peshawari Chappal. YouTube. ePeshawar. May 5, 2011.
"Peshawari sandals making an International statement". Daily Bhaskar. November 25, 2010.
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The Peshawari chappal Pashto پېښوري څپلی Urdu پیشاوری چپل is a traditional type of footwear of Pashtuns worn especially by Pashtuns in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region The shoe takes its name from the city of Peshawar 1 where it originates While chappal is the word for flip flops or sandals in Urdu locals in Peshawar call the Peshawari Tsaplay Pashto څپلی The shoes are worn by men casually or formally usually with the shalwar kameez Because of their comfort they are worn in place of sandals or slippers in Pakistan Peshawari chappalProduct typeFootwearCountryPakistanMarketsWorldwideDescription edit nbsp Black Peshawari chappals in Charsadda styleIt is a semi closed shoe which consists of two wide straps crossed and joined with the sole 2 plus a heel strap with a buckle to tie according to the foot size and level of comfort It is traditionally made with pure leather with its sole often made from a truck tyre It is available in many traditional designs 3 and colours with various variations such as gold and silver embroidery which give the shoe a more elegant look Peshawari chappals have become increasingly popular 4 in other parts of Pakistan even wearing them with jeans has become a fashion trend especially among urban youth 5 With increased availability through e commerce websites they are now appearing in new designs in many cities of Pakistan and Dubai 6 Peshawari chappals are made from soft leather which is sewn onto the rubber tire sole The materials are cheap easily available and very hard wearing Intricate designs are added to the leather upper before the shoe is put into a mold which stretches it to size 7 History editIn March 2014 the Peshawari chappal became the Centre of a global fashion debate when Sir Paul Smith made a similar shoe which sold for 300 8 This prompted complaints on social media that the design appropriated the culture and craft of its original Pakistan makers Over a thousand petitioners used Change org to ask the designer and U K government for remedy As a result the shoe s description on the Paul Smith website was changed to read that it was inspired by Peshawari Chappal 9 10 11 12 A new version of the chappal known as Kaptaan Chappal became very popular after it was gifted to Imran Khan in 2015 13 In 2019 the creator of the chappal had to pay a Rs 50 000 fine for making snakeskin chappals 14 Peshawari chappals for women editAlthough traditionally worn by the men of the region the shoe style has piqued the interest of Pakistani women After Nooruddin Shinwari presented the pair to Imran Khan Khan s then wife Reham Khan said she would like a pair for herself 15 Many fashion brands in Pakistan such as Mochari and Chapter 13 have started making Peshawai chappals for women 16 See also editPashtun dress Pakistani dress Peshawari PagriReferences edit The Peshawari Chappal Hindustan Times September 24 2008 Archived from the original on January 25 2013 Retrieved October 22 2011 The Making of Peshawari Chappal Innovation Punjab Innovation gop pk Retrieved August 15 2012 Suede Peshawari Chappal by Color Hive Peshawar myoffstreet Archived from the original on April 2 2012 Retrieved October 22 2011 Peshawar News Peshawari chappal becoming fade in high society Frontier Post August 30 2011 Archived from the original on January 6 2019 Retrieved October 22 2011 Peshawari Chappal with jeans becomes a youth cult Thenews com pk November 24 2010 Retrieved October 22 2011 Peshawari Chappals Ecommerce Trend in Pakistan ProPakistani September 8 2016 Retrieved March 13 2017 Peshawari Chappals amp Sandals sales reviews and information chappals co uk Retrieved April 18 2018 How Paul Smith Sandals Peeved Pakistan The Wall Street Journal March 11 2014 Retrieved March 11 2014 Paul Smith shoes and cultural appropriation tribune com pk Archived from the original on January 9 2019 Retrieved July 5 2015 Outrage erupts over designer s take on classic Pakistani shoe The Globe and Mail Buncombe Andrew March 10 2014 Pakistan vs Paul Smith Sandal wearers bemused by famed British designer s attempts to sell traditional Peshawari chappal style shoes for the distinctly untraditional sum of 300 The Independent Archived from the original on March 10 2014 Syed Madeeha March 18 2014 A chappal of two cities The 300 Paul Smith surprise Dawn Shinwari Sher Alam June 29 2015 Kaptaan special chapal goes online as it gains popularity DAWN COM Retrieved June 4 2019 Imdad Zahid June 3 2019 Cobbler pays Rs50 000 fine for snakeskin shoes meant for PM Imran Dawn Retrieved June 4 2019 Peshawari Chappal magic Reham Khan wants one Dunya News Retrieved June 28 2019 Head over heels for Peshawaris The Express Tribune July 8 2015 Retrieved June 28 2019 External links editFamous Peshawari Chappal YouTube ePeshawar May 5 2011 Peshawari sandals making an International statement Daily Bhaskar November 25 2010 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Peshawari chappal amp oldid 1149004848, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
