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Jutti Making~Punjab

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:29:51 +0000

A perfect mix of tradition and culture which is equally loved by the people of all ages, ‘Jutti’ is derived from an Urdu word for a shoe. This type of shoe has a closed upper and is slipped-on. It is most commonly associated with Punjab and mostly worn in North India. Punjabi juttis were originally made out of leather and their uniqueness comes from the embellishments and embroidery. It is symbolic to authentic and ethnic beauty passed on through generations and is an important part of the traditional Punjabi culture. Even in today’s modern world juttis are considered a crucial ethnic apparel and they have carved their own special place. As they can be worn every day, to any occasion and are still considered an important part of the traditional ceremonies like weddings.

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Charma Karya~Hodka

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:14:52 +0000

Charma karya is a leather craft of Kutch; the craftsmen blend leather work with embroidery and punch work to produce sophisticated leather products. Marwari Meghwal community gets the leather from Maldhari Muslim community of same area, the men concentrate on fabrication of leather products while their women counterparts embellish the objects with embroidery work in vivid colors.

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Jawaja Leather~jawaja

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:30:12 +0000

The leather craft of Jawaja, which was practiced for more than three hundred years, was beautifully structured and meticulously stitched back to glory through a joint initiative taken by IIM and NID in the 1970s. Through this collaboration known as ‘The Rural University Initiative’ the institutions devised innovative methods of coproducing, that would prove fruitful in permanence for the Jawaja craftsmen. This effort has been a turning point in the fortunes of the craft, as the products are making a mark universally.

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