PESHAWAR: Despite a growing number of imported shoe brands available in the market across Pakistan, Peshawar’s centuries-old chappal continues to maintain its distinct charm. And with the ...

For Shantaram Narayan Sonavane, 50, from the Dhor community, the day begins early. By 7.30 a.m., he is at his tannery in Dhor gali (lane) in Ichalkaranji city, around 30 kilometres from Kolhapur in ...

PESHAWAR: A shoemaker in Peshawar put himself into trouble by crafting the famous Peshawari Chappal out of deer skin for his favourite Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. While talking to The Express ...

PESHAWAR: Although most people are unable to buy traditional Peshawari and Charsadda Chappal owing to its high price yet still it has not lost market due to its popularity, traditional touch and ...

CHAKWAL: The four shoemakers at Hazro Kohati Chappal are racing against time to fill the orders that are to be delivered before Eid. The shop, located on the main Talagang Road in Chakwal, near the ...

The Kolhapuri chappal makers are awaiting approval for patenting of the product since the last five years. Bhupal Shete, chappal maker said, “The branding will be helpful only if the cost involved in ...

BENGALURU: If there is one item that is loved by all, it is the ethnic, humble and colourful Kolhapuri chappal. Now, this footwear is all set to get trendy. With the Geographical Indication (GI) tag ...

KOLHAPUR: The workshop organised by Maharashtra state khadi and village industries board on Friday could not meet the concerns of Kolhapuri chappal makers. The artisans complain that none of the major ...

500 families in Thakkar Bappa Colony in Chembur hit hard by lockdown. One of the traditional businesses in the city, the chappal making units at Chembur’s Thakkar Bappa colony, is facing a crisis.