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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. |
