In the fold of every curled-toe slip-on we trace the lineage of Jodhpur’s mojaris—handcrafted leather juttis that bridge centuries of craft and ceremony. Known as mojri or juti, these shoes stand as walking sculptures, their elegant curves and vibrant embroidery celebrating Rajasthan’s storied past and functional flair.
Footwear making in Jodhpur took root in the mochi communities—leather artisans who tanned hides of camels, goats, and buffalo and molded them for desert terrains. In city neighborhoods like Jingar Mohalla, Sivanchi Gate, and Girdikort Bazaar, families have passed down the art for generations, preserving techniques that date back to the Mughal era, when princely patronage elevated the simple jackboot into a symbol of status.
Each pair begins with carefully selected hides—buffalo leather for the sturdy sole, soft goat suede for the upper. Artisans draw and cut patterns freehand, stitch pieces by hand using waxed cotton or silk threads from Surat, and shape the vamp’s curl until it mirrors the proud sweep of a Rajput mustache. The result is a slipper that breathes, flexes, and endures, built to cradle the foot on rocky paths and palace courtyards alike.
Embroidery transforms function into fantasy. Zardozi and kajchi threads in silver, gold, and vibrant hues trace floral arabesques, peacock motifs, or geometric medallions across the vamp. Some pairs are set with beads, sequins, or semi-precious stones—ornaments once reserved for royal courts now woven into wedding trousseaus and festive attire, each stitch a testament to meticulous artistry and ceremonial flair.
To wear a Jodhpuri juti is to step into a living tradition. Grooms glide into baraatis with gilded mojris echoing the chirp of their navratan-decked sherwanis, festival crowds admire the gleam of embroidered motifs, and travelers the world over prize their comfort and cultural cachet. These shoes traverse lives and continents, carrying whispers of sand-swept deserts and sun-drenched palaces wherever they go.
We are curators, not cobblers. Our journey brings us to Mochi Bazaar and village lanes, where the tap of mallets and the sifting of dyed threads echo through workshops. We hand-select pairs that honor sustainable tanning practices, resilient design, and the artisan’s signature. In your home, they become more than footwear—they become anchors of memory, dialogue between past and present, and a daily reminder that each step is shaped by generations of dedicated craft.