The tradition of wearing Chamba chappals (slippers) dates back to the reign of King Sahil Verman (in the early ninth century). When he married the princess of Noorpur, he brought with him chappal (slipper) manufacturers, tailors, and make-up artists  to serve the queen and the realm. It is reported that the residents of Chamba used to only wear rudimentary grass shoes before that time. For a long time, only kings and queens were allowed to wear them. However, it was only after the British popularised and protected the art that it became a widely used product. Such tales abound in Chamba.  If you ask any resident, he or she will always have a story to tell. These handcrafted leather chappals (slippers) come in a variety of hues as well as natural leather.


Geographical Indications tag was issued to Chamba Chappal in the year 2021.