Chapal artisan seeing plenty of demand


Azmi now sells his chapal online as well. – ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

DON’T be quick to dismiss the small workshop of Azmi Jaafar’s in Butterworth, Penang.

It’s where Azmi, 47, crafts bespoke chapal (traditional sandals), and he receives orders from all around the country.

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