{"id":367222,"date":"2026-07-11T19:03:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T13:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=367222"},"modified":"2026-07-11T19:03:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T13:33:18","slug":"mojari-craft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/mojari-craft\/","title":{"rendered":"Mojari Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-box-green\">\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong>\u00a0The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur\u2019s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving it official recognition and better global branding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"red-h2-box\">About Mojari Craft<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_367226\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-367226\" style=\"width: 467px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-367226\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Source-IE.jpg?resize=467%2C260&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mojari Craft\" width=\"467\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Source-IE.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Source-IE.jpg?resize=1024%2C570&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Source-IE.jpg?resize=768%2C427&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Source-IE.jpg?resize=1536%2C855&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Source-IE.jpg?w=1567&amp;ssl=1 1567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-367226\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source &#8211; IE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mojari<\/strong> is a <strong>traditional handcrafted leather footwear of Jodhpur<\/strong> that has now received a <strong>Geographical Indication (GI) tag.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Origins:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Traditional Community:<\/strong> The Mojari craft is closely <strong>associated with the Jingar community,<\/strong> which traditionally made saddles, leather sheaths, and other leather goods for armies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shift to Shoemaking:<\/strong> Around <strong>250 years ago, the community gradually shifted from saddle making to shoemaking<\/strong>, and Mojari gradually became their main occupation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Identity:<\/strong> Once <strong>patronised by the royals, Mojari gradually evolved into a distinctive craft<\/strong> that gave <strong>Jodhpur a unique cultural identity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Handcrafted Footwear: <\/strong>The\u00a0<strong>Jodhpuri Mojari<\/strong> is entirely<strong> handmade<\/strong> using <strong>leather from camel, goat, cow, and buffalo<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Material Used:<\/strong> Buffalo leather is used for the durable outer sole, while <strong>suede leather is used for the upper part.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The embroidery uses a <strong>special thread from Surat<\/strong> that combines the <strong>softness of silk with the strength of nylon.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traditional Craftsmanship:<\/strong> <strong>Men carry out leather cutting, punching, and stitching.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>women create intricate embroidery<\/strong> by drawing designs from memory before stitching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distinctive Design:<\/strong> Mojari is <strong>made in two halves with a densely embroidered upper part.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Traditionally, <strong>both shoes have identical designs and can be worn on either foot.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customisation:<\/strong>\u00a0Artisans also prepare <strong>customized Mojaris for fashion designers and the wedding market,<\/strong> including designs <strong>embroidered with gold or silver threads.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfort:<\/strong> Jodhpuri Mojari is <strong>known for its comfort in Rajasthan&#8217;s hot climate<\/strong> because its design is suitable for local conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News:\u00a0The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur\u2019s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving it official recognition and better global branding. About Mojari Craft Mojari is a traditional handcrafted leather footwear of Jodhpur that has now received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. 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