Rajasthan is famous for its leather craft industry.
Many a people of different places in Rajasthan are engaged in the same
industry. Leather items like Jutis, Mojaris (slippers), Bags, Sandals,
Shoes and Purses made in Jaipur catch the due attention of the tourists.
In Jaipur, Jutis engraved with "Kashida Kari" (kind of
embroidery) are very popular. This embroidery is done on velvet first
and then the velvet is affixed on the leather Jutis.
The leather work of Jaipur is a mutual effort of the local men and
women. While the men do the tanning, cutting and stitching, the
embroidery is mainly done by the women, who also do fancy appliqué
and sequins work to give a designer look to the footwear and purses. In
Jaipur, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar and Ramganj Bazaar are famous for
leather ware and you can buy the best leather items out of them. While
buying things, don't forget to bargain with the dealers otherwise you
could be at a loss.
In Jaipur, you will find the best quality of camel leather in all kinds
of leather items. These items would give you a trendy as well as
traditional look. In the present date, the artisans are also making
designer hand bags with graphic embroideries to match your taste. Jaipur
will give you plenty of designs, patterns and styles of leather items to
meet your expectations. If you are thinking a gift for someone, these
leather products are the best option. To keep the memories afresh, you
can also buy the leather camels (show piece) as a souvenir of your trip
to Jaipur, Rajasthan.
