ISLAMABAD: The trend of wearing traditional footwear of The Pushtoon called as “Peshawari chappal” is gaining popularity in celebrating joyful occasions like Eidul Fitr and outlets of this product are doing a roaring business, these days. Unique designs, durability and fame is the hallmark of the “Peshawari chappal” which has inherited years old history and has made deep inroads into the cultures of all strata of society to celebrate special occasions like parties, Eid and wedding ceremonies. “We are besieged with orders for “Peshawari chappal” which is no longer confined to any specific culture or age group, it is for all now and loved by all to give more colour to the festivity of Eid. Currently we cannot accept more orders due to a shortage of time, power load shedding and above all fasting,” Akthar Munir, a shoemaker observed while haggling with his scores of clients where “Peshawari chappal” was selling like hot cakes. He said the “Peshawari chappal” gave a traditional look on shalwar qameez as well as a trendy appearance when worn with jeans adding that the product was also used by iconic personalities like Imran Khan. He was of the view it had indeed become a souvenir for all citizens and now it is dispatched abroad to loved ones as a gift for happy occasions like Eid as it could also be worn with jeans. ” Last Sunday I visited Charsadda to buy “chappals” for my relatives and friends who are living in the UK and they have especially asked for sending “Peshawari chappal” for this Eid as this traditional Pushtoon footwear is worn by the Pakistani community on such occasions,” Kashif Riaz remarked. “Peshawari chappal” is also designed for girls in different colours like yellow, black, green, white, plain black with print or plain red with print.