Iconic blue-and-white chappals sell for Rs 1 lakh in Saudi Arabia, Indians react: 'We use these as toilet footwear now'
A viral video reveals the classic blue and white chappals being sold in Saudi Arabia for over Rs 1 lakh, sparking nostalgia and disbelief among Indians.
Do you remember those iconic blue and white chappals that once graced nearly every Indian household? Imagine our surprise when a video surfaced showing these humble sandals being sold for over Rs 1 lakh each! No, this isn't a joke¡ªwe've got the footage to prove it.
A video posted on the social media platform X reveals a shop in Saudi Arabia selling these chappals in an array of colors.
Representational image/ Credit: IndiaMART
Alongside the classic blue and white, you can now find them in red and white, green and white, and even yellow and grey. The video's caption reads, "Trendy sandals sell for 4500 riyals," which converts to an astonishing Rs 1,00,302.23.
The video quickly caught the attention of Indians, who flocked to the comments section with a mix of nostalgia and disbelief.
We Indians use these sandals as a toilet footwear ? pic.twitter.com/7EtWY27tDT
¡ª Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) July 16, 2024
One user quipped, "Now not even used as toilet footwear," while another remarked, "Aur yeh neeli safed wali to ab koi pasand nai karta yahan pe...30 saal purana design," highlighting the outdated design.
Some comments took an entrepreneurial turn, with one user suggesting, "Indians should take this opportunity to buy chappals here for 100 INR and sell them there for 4500 Riyal (1 lakh INR), ROI is 1000x."
Another warned, "Kharid lo Bata se sara stock nahin to Bata wale bhi 10x kar denge isko dekha kar," predicting a potential price hike from Bata.
One commenter even shared a personal anecdote: "Years ago when my uncle was receiving marriage proposals, we rejected one of the girls based on her proposal picture where she was posing wearing such slippers. Just because of such slippers... nothing else."
It's incredible to see how these once-common chappals have taken on new life and value in a different part of the world. What's next for these versatile sandals? Only time will tell!
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