We use a lot of things in our daily life that give us a lot of comfort but don’t care to know the origin of their names. Their unique names have an interesting history attached to them. The case of slippers commonly known as Hawaii Chappals is no different. Many of us have never bothered to wonder why they are called Hawaii Chappals. There are many interesting stories associated with it.
The history of this unique name is tied to the Hawaiian Islands, a group of volcanic islands located in the central Pacific Ocean. A special type of tree titled T is found on this island. A special rubber-like fabric is extracted from this tree with which these slippers are made. And that is how these slippers are known as Hawaiian chappals.
In Brazil, a company, Havainas, started making Hawaiian chappals in 1962. These chappals had a blue and white color design, which became one of the most popular color combinations. These colors are also the most common in all slippers.
Apart from that, Elmer Scott made rubber boots for plantation workers. When shoemaking materials became less plentiful due to World War II, Scott switched jobs. Instead of making boots, 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 made by his son Steve. Steve’s two sons also help him in this business. The store is called Scott Hawaii. Today, Scott Hawaii rubber slippers are the most popular in the industry.
These slippers were introduced to India through the Bata shoe company. They have become widely preferred by Indians for their durability. Bata India Ltd was established in 1931 in Konnagar, West Bengal.
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