LEATHER

The most popular leather articles of Rajasthan is the Mojadi or Jutti - an attractive foot ware item. The leather is embroidered, punched, studded and stitched in various designs.

Embroidered leather shoes- Mojadi or Jootis are made all over Rajasthan, the most refined work is found in Jaipur and Jodhpur. In the rural areas, decorative saddlery with embroidered or appique work on them is still available and makes a strikingly unique decoration piece.

Leather was an indispensable item for the great warriors of Rajasthan in the form of leather saddlery, shoes, shields and water bottles. Today the warriors no longer ride out of battle but the art of leather embroidery remains in all its delicate perfection. As decorative art, the water bottles of softened camel hide known as 'kuppies' are a specialty of Bikaner.

METAL ITEMS

Brassware chased, engraved, enameled, lacquered, inlay punching, casting and encrusted is a specialty of Rajasthan, covering a wide range of products lake vases, perforated lamps, tabletops, bowls, planters, boxes, picture frames, swords, shields, etc. These are embellished with various kinds of engraved motifs-flowers, landscapes, jungle scenes and geometric patterns. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Sirohi are main centers of metal crafts in Rajasthan.