Saudi Arabia mall sells hawai chappals for Rs 1 lakh, Indians baffled
A video circulating on the internet shows the chappals enclosed in glass cases in a high-end store with the salesperson handling the footwear with gloved hands
A mall in Saudi Arabia has left the Indian side of the internet confused with its uber expensive hawai chappal. These ubiquitous blue-and-white slippers are cheaply available for under Rs 100 are being sold at the mall for 4,500 riyal or Rs 1,00,200.
We Indians use these sandals as a toilet footwear ? pic.twitter.com/7EtWY27tDT
— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) July 16, 2024
A video circulating on the internet shows the chappals enclosed in glass cases in a high-end store with the salesperson handling the footwear with gloved hands.
Many Indian X users were stunned by not only the price but also the elite treatment received by the humble chappals.
People shared their comments and interesting anecdotes about the humble chappals, growing up in Indian households. The utilitarian chappals were used by the rich and poor alike for their superior comfort and cheap prices.
"Indians should take this opportunity to buy chappals here for 100 INR and sell them there for 4500 Riyal (1 lac INR), ROI is 1000x," wrote a user.
"Available at @BATA_India stores for Rs 450/-," wrote another.
"Also this was our mom's favourite weapon in her armour," quipped a user.
Bata has been widely associated with introducing the humble rubber chappal to India while brands such as Paragon, Relaxo and Lakhani also manufacture the rubber flip-flops.
