Dari/Persian for sandal or slipper. Although worn predominately on the feet, they can also be used as a projectile or an extension of the hand when slapping another individual.
Chaplaks are the preferred choice of weapon by Afghan mothers against unruly children. Other weapons include, but are not limited to:
kamarband (belt)
magas-kush (fly-swatter)
Chaplaks are the preferred choice of weapon by Afghan mothers against unruly children. Other weapons include, but are not limited to:
kamarband (belt)
magas-kush (fly-swatter)
Boy! Did you just point your feet at your Bibi jaan? Here comes the chaplak! - Madar/Mor
Please no! HELP!!! - Misbehaving child
Please no! HELP!!! - Misbehaving child
by Afg4Lyfe December 21, 2012