Leather Crafts

Combining Durability with Delicate Artistry

Traditional Footwear

  • Kolhapuri Chappal (GI): Famous handcrafted leather slippers from Maharashtra, known for their durability and style.
  • Mojari & Jutti: Colorful, embroidered footwear from Rajasthan and Punjab, often embellished with beads and sequins.
  • Multani Khussa: Traditional footwear made with vegetable-tanned leather and intricate embroidery.
  • Tilla Jutti: Characterized by the use of golden or silver thread (Tilla) embroidery.

Unique Regional Styles

  • Konglan Boots: Stitched boots from West Bengal with thick soles and high layered sides.
  • Paabu Boots: Traditional colorful knee-length boots from the Ladakh region, designed for cold climates.
  • Leather Puppetry: Shadow puppets made from translucent goat skin, a vibrant tradition in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.