As most men in Pakistan, particularly in Karachi, prefer Shalwar Kameez as Eid attire, Peshawari chappal is the footwear that suits this Pakistani national dress the most. Therefore, as the Eid approaches, demand for Peshawari chappal surges manifold across the country.
Every year, only in Karachi, hundreds of thousands of pairs of Peshawri Chappal are sold in different markets of the port city. If you are also fond of Peshawri Chappal, must visit these markets in Karachi and buy the footwear of your choice.
Gizri Market:
Located in the Clifton area, Gizri market of Peshawri Chappal is the most famous market in Karachi for high quality, original Charssada handmade Peshawri Chappal.
There are up to one hundred shops selling high quality and all styles of Peshawri Chappal like Kaptan, Zalmi, Zardari and other. These days Zalmi style is the most famous style among the youths.
As Gizri market is famous for its high quality, the prices there are a litter high, but still a common man can afford it. You can by a high quality Charsad made original Chappal here from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000.
A large number of these slippers come from Charsadda in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Charsadda is also home to the most popular Peshawari chappal market in the country.
Nazimabad Number 2:
It is the biggest and oldest market of Peshawari chappal in Karachi and offers a wide variety and style of Peshawari chappal, however, besides high quality items, the market also has low price Peshawari chappal from Rs. 1,200 to Rs. 2,000. So be careful about quality when you buy the footwear there.
Around 200 types and designs of chappals are hand made, including the F-16 three-gauge Charsada chappals, Kohati chappals, Sheepskin Norez Balochi chappal, Mardan chappal, and various types of leather chappals are available there.
Old Subzi Mandi:
There are dozens of shops of Peshawri Chappal in the Old Subzi Mandi area, located on University Road near the Karachi Central Jail.
Here you can not only buy all kinds of Peshawri Chappal but also have one custom-made for yourself on order.
Landhi Dawood Chorangi:
Dawood Chorangi is also a hub of Peshawri chappal. If you are resident near there it is best place to buy the footwear here, but be careful about quality as high quality Peshawri Chappal are available their only in limited shops. All other are selling low quality and low price chappal.
Besides the above markets, smaller markets for Peshawari chappals can be found across the city, including in Benaras, Kemari, and Lasbela.
