“Jutti” is inherently Punjabi and typically Indian. ‘Mojari’ and ‘Nagra’ are the two other names by which it is known and is traditional footwear worn mostly in North India. Made out of pure leather; its uniqueness is enhanced with exquisite embroidery and additional embellishments. Juttis provide an essential ethnic appeal whether you wear them for daily purposes or for parties and festivals.
The style of Jutti back in the ancient past was far more ornate and rich in texture and design. It incorporated fine gemstones, and precious pearls. At present, it has undergone various forms of experimentation and innovation and has gained a lot of popularity in Punjab. The making of Jutti is a tedious task. It involves people from different communities. The process involves the Jutti to become strong, flexible, water resistant and consequently, wearable.
To keep up the popularity of Juttis all over India, different styles, patterns and adornments have been added to keep up with the changing generations. Several modern day inspired patterns have been added along with a traditional touch, and this has become a stylecraze with women across the world. Images of cartoons, retro images and pop art scenes have also been experimented with, to a large extent. Some designs are intrinsic and delicate, while some Juttis showcase plain or colored leather with just a few additional add-ons.
The design of Juttis has been copied by some of the popular brands in the west. They are an ethnic alternative for the long established ballerina shoes that are popular world over. For coloring, powdered pigments are mixed in water to create a thin solution of different shades. Embroidering the Jutti involves the use of stencils, for cutting and tracing designs on to the leather parts of the shoes.
Several Indian fashion designers have incorporated the evergreen and ever stylish Jutti in their creative ensembles.
Punjabi Jutti for women have a simple and plain rounded or squared front, while for men they usually have a single pattern and come with a pointed and curved nook in the front.
Benefits of a Punjabi Jutti are numerous. They work as flip flops and shoes. They are suitable for any occasion. The varieties of Juttis are endless. Juttis are reasonably priced. A great pair of Juttis makes the rich Indian heritage come alive with you whenever you wear them. You can dance the night away in these Juttis and many more…
Every piece is unique and a masterpiece in itself and Step n Style brings to you some of the best. With hundreds of beautiful and elegant designs available, we can also make customized designs to meet individual needs. Our very reasonable prices are yet another reason for buyers to go in for large numbers for these Juttis. They serve great for gifting purposes also!
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