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Leatherware
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.
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