英語で読むデザイン④インドの足元のファッションデザイン『Mojari 』

Mojari also termed as Juttis is the traditional leather footwear of Rajasthan, India. Comfortable and beautiful to look at, these are lovingly handcrafted and hand embroidered by the local Rajasthani artists. Traditionally worn by the members of the royal family and the affluent class these were handcrafted using curated leather and hand embroidered with real gold, silver threads and decorated with precious stones. With the passage of time these beauties have become a hot favourite with the younger crowd. The contemporary juttis are adorned with colourful threads, prints, fabrics, mirrors and more...

Mojari making process is fairly simple but needs adept hands to skilfully cut, sew and decorate the shoe. A mould is placed on the curated leather and cut into a particular shape and size. Different parts are stitched together to put together shoe. Beautiful pieces of embroidery are then pasted and stitched onto the shoe. Finishing touches are then given and the final product is ready.
Authentic Rajasthani mojaris are found in various cities in Rajasthan. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jalor and Bikaner are some of the cities where one will find them easily in the local markets.

The beauty of the mojaris is the versatility. Worn by men and women they suit many occasions. One can wear them with any outfit and look trendy. No wonder designers all over the world are coordinating outfits with this pretty footwear that are loved by many. They look great on skirts, dresses or pants and look trendy on denims. A pair of these pretty feet is a must have in your accessory collection.