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The Royal Footwear- Juttis

Tjori
Jun 10, 2017 · 5 min read

Once upon a time a rich shoe style originated in Rajasthan which was limited to the
feet of nobles and royals and was named Nagra. Given the proximity of two states, the
news and craftsmen of this beautiful handcrafted footwear travelled north, to the rich
state of Punjab, and a new twist and name was given to it i.e. Jutti. The word Jutti
“Jutti” (also spelled as Jhutti, Juthi, Juti) is an Urdu word for a shoe with a closed
upper attached to a sole. The making of, now also famous as Mojaris and Khussa, the
Punjabi Jutti has been practised in Patiala for last 300 years by Raijer Mochis (cobblers)
who migrated from Sikal and Shikawat regions of Rajasthan. Traditionally crafted out
of the raw tanned animal skin, the craftsmen of this exquisite footwear were
considered untouchables and were confined to the outskirts of the town, where they
would work with harmony and diversify the roles for proper execution. The men of
“Chamar” community were responsible for processing the raw hides, drying and
colouring was left for the people of “Rangaar” community and the women folk of
“Mochi” community handled the delicate work of embroidery, embellishment and
stitching the pieces together.

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Here are few special features of jutttis-

1. Totally handcrafted and versatile.

2. There is no left or right distinction

3. Overtime Juttis take shape of the foot.

4. They usually have flat sole, and are similar in design for both women and men.

5. Juttis do not weigh more than a beach flip-flop

The earliest design of Jutti made for kings and queens incorporated pure animal skin
hide and embellishments or embroidery done with pure silver and gold. However, with
the passage of time and rising demand Juttis now are made with Rexine and other
similar looking artificial products. There is no change or dearth of embellishments
though, infact with time this footwear has gone far beyond Punjab borders to reach the
hands of many designers and craftsmen of other regions. With each touch, many new
variants and designs have evolved so far.

Here are some of the new and old kinds of juttis easily available in market these days-

1. Salem Shahi Juttis- This kind comes with a pointed or curled toe with a spade
shaped sole and is famous amongst men folk as it’s named after the Famous
Mughal Prince Saleem.

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1. Tilla juttis are juttis with gold thread or zari work. These can further be categorised
into three types — Lakhi, Milan and Khosa-differing in structural design.

1. Khussa Juttis- is just made for men folk with the tip curled up like that of a
moustache end, a special mark of manly hood amongst Punjab men, famous as
Thoondiya Muccha Gabru.

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1. Lucky Jutti- named after the Punjabi word Luck which means waist, Lucky Jutti
flaunts a narrow mid section like that of a girl’s waist.

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1. Kasuri Juttis- this is a speciality of Pakistan and features a special toe indent design.

2. Jalsa Jutti-is considered to be a unique type of footwear that can be worn as casual
footwear, for weddings, religious occasions and to parties and festivals too.

Playing with a Jutti-

This versatile footwear is a must have and good to go with any kind of attire be it
traditional, contemporary or western. Here are few styles of how you can play with
these-

Traditional Indian attire — Be it Sari, Suit or Lehanga juttis can be teamed up with
any traditional outfit. Ditch the painful stilettos and enjoy a wedding or any festive
occasion with this lightweight footwear. To add more glamour to your look these days
designers are giving customised juttis to match the embroidery or colour to that of your
outfit.

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Western attire- Team up tan coloured jutti with any maxi dress or a jeans and kurta to
give a traditional twist to your western attire.

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Contemporary Designs- These days market is full of modern, funky and quirky print
Jutti, which are a perfect to match your contemporary outfits.

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So, add a touch of your tradition to your daily wear by adorning a pair of embellished,
unembellished, printed or embroidery Punjabi Jutti. However, for a complete authentic
range you must visit the cities of Amritsar and Patiala which are manufacturing hubs of
this royal footwear.

Buy Juttis at Tjori.

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