We are using many such things in our daily life which provide us a lot of facilities but do not bother to know the origin of their names. There is an interesting history attached to their unique names. The case of chappals commonly referred to as hawai chappals is no different. Many of us have never bothered to consider why they are called Hawai Chappals. There are many interesting stories related to this.
The history of this unique name is associated with the Hawaiian Islands, a group of volcanic islands located in the central Pacific Ocean. A special type of tree named T is found on this island. A special cloth like rubber is extracted from this tree, from which these slippers are made. And that’s how these chappals came to be known as Hawai Chappal.
In Brazil, a company, Havanas, began making thongs in 1962. These sandals had a blue and white color design, which became one of the most popular color combinations. These colors are also the most common among all the sandals.
In addition, Elmer Scott made rubber boots for plantation workers. When boot-making materials were in short supply due to World War II, Scott changed his business. Instead of making shoes, he started making sandals for submarines.
After the war ended, he started making slippers. Scott is no more, but the slippers he started are still being made today by his son, Steve. Steve’s two sons also help him in this business. The shop is called Scott Hawaii. Today Scott Hawaiian rubber slippers are one of the most popular in the industry.
These slippers were introduced in India through Bata Shoe Company. They came to be widely liked by Indians for their durability. Bata India Limited was started in the year 1931 in Konnagar, West Bengal.
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