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Training workshop on ‘Mojari’ held at FDDI, Jodhpur campus


A one day training workshop on ethnic footwear ‘Mojari’ was conducted at Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Jodhpur campus on 12th March 2021.

Mr. Suresh Goyal, Master Craftsman imparted the training to the students as well to the faculty members. He demonstrated the basic ‘Mojari’ making process and provided important tips.

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During the demonstration, Mr. Suresh informed that from generations, artisans are making ‘Mojari’ which has qualities of strong resistance to heat transfer, impenetrability strength of soles, elegance and aesthetics.

Mr. Suresh briefed that the production process and work ethos involve participation of women in large numbers, who perform the embroidery work on the Mojaris.

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He briefed about the use of different types of leather and hand tools like ‘Rampi’ - used for cutting sole leather, ‘Punches’ - of different sizes and shapes used for decoration of uppers, ‘Katarni’ - tool used for stitching sole & upper.

With the help of this training workshop, an attempt is made to preserving the cultural heritage associated with this unique product and to pass on the heritage to the young generation.