5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Juttis

White embroidered juttis with scarlet floral hand stitching
  1. Often there is no left or right

    Many traditional juttis are made on a straight last, so both shoes are identical. With a few wears, each one gently shapes itself to the foot it is worn on.

  2. Their roots are royal

    Embroidered juttis were favoured in Mughal and Punjabi courts, decorated with gold and silver thread, beads and even precious stones.

  3. Jutti or mojari?

    The words are often used interchangeably. “Jutti” is most closely linked with Punjab, while “mojari” is common in Rajasthan and elsewhere — sometimes with a curled-up toe.

  4. Every pair is hand-worked

    The upper is embroidered or beaded by hand before the shoe is stitched together, so small variations are a mark of the craft, not a flaw.

  5. The first few wears matter

    A new pair may feel snug. Wear them indoors for short spells and they soften and widen slightly — a perfect fit, made by you.

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