JUTIES From the rich cultural land of Rajasthan, India comes this majestic style of footwear called juties or majoris. The richness of design as well as the quality of workmanship is unequalled all over the country ...or may be the world. They are entirely hand-crafted and sizes are always measured with the fingers. The process of production starts with cutting the leather with a sharp knife both for the upper and the sole. Stuck together with a home made glue, they are stitched with cotton or leather thread. The upper is then embroidered by the women who perform this delicate task with skill. A piping plain or colored is stitched to the edge of the inside portion of the upper after the leather is dipped in water to make it soft. It's hammered to make the stitching firm. |
