INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A number of shoemakers in northern Takhar province say that while their handmade shoes are of better quality than imported shoes, however
still sales are down.According to them, there were more than 20 shoe-making stores in the past, now some have been closed due to the decline
in sales.The shoemakers make most of their shoes from leather
A variety of industrialists say that this market is now dealing with stagnation.Abdul Raqib, a shoemaking factor owner, said: && The
federal government needs to support us
Currently, we import soles
It can be made with excellent quality in Afghanistan, and we could even contend versus Turkish shoes.&& Meraj, another shoemaking factory
owner, said: && Shoe sales were greater in the republic age
There were military shoes
Sales have actually declined now, however we still thank Allah.&& Shoemakers make these shoes with basic tools and by hand, with 5 to 8
individuals working in each shop.Javed, a shoemaker, stated: && Our sales are not so great
We can make any kind of shoe or slipper
We desire the government to support us.&& A variety of Takhar residents say that locally produced shoes are of high quality and with lower
price compared to imported shoes, so people choose domestic products to foreign products.Mir Ata, a resident of Takhar, stated: && We are
very pleased about domestic shoes
They are of great quality.&& However, the officials of Takhar Industry and Commerce Department state that they are devoted to support the
industrialists.Abdul Rahman Ghaznawi, provincial director of market and commerce, said: && People prefer domestic shoes and slippers
Takhar&& s products are offered in Kunduz, Baghlan and Badakhshan as well.&& Meanwhile, industrialists say that if the government supports
them, they will have the ability to make the very best items and can be more competitive.The post Shoemaking market in Takhar province
dealing with stagnancy first appeared on Ariana News.
