Rajasthani leather craft and craftsmanship is famous worldwide. Most of the leather products in Rajasthan are made up of camel hide. Though leather stuff is available in almost all part of Rajasthan but Bikaner is most popular as the centre where leather commodities are produced.
Craftsmanship is rooted in the tribal communities of Rajasthan as this is their sole mode of earning.Earlier artisans used to work under royal patronage but as the social system changes their condition deteriorated. Later it was revived & plays an important role in to the state’s economy.
Jootis & Mojari’s are the most famous products made out of leather . Apart from these two you can find leather bags, saddles, pouches, hats, lampshades, hip flask, perfume cases, water pots & what not.
Both men & women are occupied in this profession. Usually, men does the work of tanning, cutting & stitching whereas women give the touch ups in the form of embroidery & ornamentation. Jaipur and Jodhpur are famous for leather footwear. Jootis & Mojari’s, apart from their looks, are very comfortable to wear.
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