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The hides of dead animals is
used by skilled cobblers for
Jooties (foot-wear), chairs, musical instruments, mojaries,
etc. The Jooties reflect the
unique style of every district
they belong to. It is amazing how
the leather is beaten, tanned and dyed and put
to the best use. The leather is punched and gouged
to create patterns, studded, sequined and even
embroidered with woolen motifs. Cities
like
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Barmer, Jaisalmer is famous for Jooties,
musical instruments (like Tabla, Dhol, Dhapli), stringed instruments
(Kamayacha) made out of leather.
Bikaner is best known for painted Lampshades, shields, vases, Mojharies
made out of camel hide. Hard Bag, belts, hats, chairs,
foldable chairs with graphic embroideries
are from Tilonia. |