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Leatherware
Leather ware industry in the state of Rajasthan employs both men and women. The
shoes and sandals are cut and stitched by the men who also undertake tanning of
the leather, while the women take on the embroidery and decoration aspect of these.
The decoration of the footwear is done with sequin, beads, golden and colored thread.
Tilonia village near Ajmer is known for the graphic patterns made on the indigenous
leather products.
Pick up leather shoes, sandals, water bags, fans, pouches, saddles and even musical
instruments. Jaipur and Jodhpur are traditionally known for their foorwear.
The Gesso Work of Rajasthan is world famous. Bikaner is the hub of Gesso work in
the state and a fine sample of such treated camel leather decorations is displayed
in the palace of the city. The camel-hide water casks of Bikaner, called Kopi, are
probably the most commonly used gesso products.
Jutti (Mojari)
Rajasthan is home not only to the handicrafts of stone or the metal but its also
equally well known for the flourishing art in leather and other goods. So many beautiful
things are prepared from leather and its byproducts. Among several wonderful articles
which are produced in leather, Mojadi or Jutti the most popular one.
This product is a famous footwear of Rajasthan and widely known for their ethnicity
and unique designs. In this product, leather is embroidered punched, studded and
stitched in various eye-catching....more on Jutti (Mojari)
Kupi
Among other products of leather, Kupi is also very famous which is a bottle made
of camel hide to keep oil or attar (perfume). Bikaner is a famous place for Kupis.
...more on Kupi, Bikaner
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