Leather

Leather Work

- In every village of Rajasthan there are families of chamars or Mochis. The lowly cobbler class,who collect dead animals for their hides. The hides are cleaned and processed by an indigenous method, and the processor leather is used to make shoes. Sandals, pouches and other items. The quality of craftsman of the poor, neglected artisans in this trade is amazingly high.

Jootis

- In Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Barmer, soft processed goat or sheep skin in decorated with colorful needle work. From these hides, Jhootis(leather sandals) (above) pouches, purses, belts and saddles accessories are fashioned.