Skilled hands: Capal maker Abdul Wahab Syamaruddin inspecting one carefully at his shop in Keramat Mall, Kuala Lumpur. Capal is making a comeback among the young. — Bernama
JOHOR BARU: The capal – the pair of traditional Malay sandals that goes with the baju melayu – is enjoying a revival.
The handmade footwear is no longer associated with the image of old men who often wear them to go for their prayers in the mosque.
