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Celebrating millennia of masterful craftsmanship where each creation tells a story of tradition, luxury, and timeless artistry
Discover the five pillars of our heritage craftsmanship, each representing centuries of artistic excellence
Zardozi & Gold Thread Work
Royal embroidery is a classic form with beautiful detailing and a rich finish. It is associated with India's royal heritage, often using zardozi. It is a traditional embroidery technique using gold and silver threads to form frequently elaborate patterns. It is most popularly used on lush and opulent fabrics, like silk and velvet.
Royal embroidery on juttis embodies the luxury of Zardozi and gold threads and represents an ideal art of Mughal-era elegance. Zardozi is a traditional and meticulous way of hand-embroidering gold or silver thread with the embellishments of pearls, beads, or sequins. Zardozi is the only artistry, worn with juttis, that is worthy of treasured heirloom pieces. Royal embroidered jutti consists of customary royal heritage and detailed workmanship that can serve special occasions such as weddings or festival garb or simply be worn to make an extravagant statement. Each jutti pair is raised plush with embroidery threads that showcase a design essence and a pattern and, in doing so, symbolise India's best luxury textile heritage. Royal embroidery on juttis is a hybrid of exceptional handmade quality and timeless tradition.
Artisans: 18
Time: A single piece takes between 180 and 220 hours to complete
Significance: Each pair of juttis functions as a detailed representation of complex storytelling and artistic sophistication.
Banarasi & Silk Weaving
Handwoven textiles embody the essence of true Indian craftsmanship. They are a confluence of tradition and artistic expression. Banarasi textiles are among the finest celebrated in India. They are well known for their opulent silk weaving and intricate motifs reflecting the splendour of Indo-Persian art.
Handwoven textiles are bring out the glory of Banarasi and silk weaving in juttis. They are a celebration of India's iconic loom heritage. Banarasi silks are known for their intricate motifs and a natural lustre. They are traditionally woven with zari threads and floral motifs inspired by Indo-Persian art. Handwoven fabrics enhance juttis with elegance, depth and culture in each step we take. Silk-woven uppers are soft and durable pieces that can guarantee your favourite juttis will transition between daily wear and occasion-based sartorial choices. Each pair is an homage to the craft of the weaver. They weave together the past with the present, combining tradition with modernity. The artisans create juttis that embody a contemporary canvas to carry India's textile past.
Artisans: 10 to 14
Time: A single piece takes between 80 and 140 hours to complete.
Significance: Lightweight elegance inspired by Banarasi silks and a blend of ancient brocade artistry.
Traditional Juttiwork
Master craftsmen shape premium leather into exquisite footwear, each pair telling a story of skill, tradition, and timeless elegance.
Leather Artistry stands at the intersection of jutti traditions, places where time-honored techniques merge and mingle with contemporary design. The jutti starts with natural leather, which, when hand-tanned in the traditional way, is soft, tough and unique to every individual pair. The artisans mould and shape their juttis, and they hand-stitch together pieces of leather without the use of an industrial sewing machine to embrace the tradition and craftsmanship. The artisan leatherwork forms the durable, cushioned sole, the curved above ankle, and the natural layering for comfortable wear, all embodying the refinement of this heritage style of footwear. These have become the default base, for any embroidery or beadworks or patches or other embellishments, producing a jutti that is a social, cultural blend of form, function and aesthetic beauty.
Artisans: 8
Time: A single piece takes between 90 and 160 hours to complete.
Significance: The traditional leather craftsmanship of Punjab underwent revival because of the abandonment of artisinal practices.
Crystal Embellishment & Kundan Work
Gemstone Craft is a sparkling display of India's ornamental legacy, highlighting the encrustation of stones through various intricate techniques such as crystal embellishment and Kundan work. Crystal embellishment is when sparkling stones are added to give an effect of twinkle or shine.
Gemstone Craft on juttis showcases the artistry of Kundan work and crystal embellishment, transforming your every pair of juttis into a beautiful jewel statement. With origins tied to Indian jewelry, Kundan craftsmanship is the skill of affixing polished gemstones in beautiful patterns and typically involves some kind of gold foiling surrounding the gemstone. The sparkle of crystals and attention to detail of Kundan allows for elegant adornment to the feet that evokes royal luxury and sparkling brightness, making it appropriate for weddings, celebrations, or even glamorous evenings out. True artisanship and attention to detail poured into every persuading pair of gorgeous Crystals & Kundan Juttis that sparkles in light, but retains the heritage and opulence as it greets your feet on every step of your journey.
Artisans: 14
Time: A single piece takes between 100 and 150 hours to complete.
Significance: The process of creating each pair transforms it into a unique piece of art. Our juttis transform into gemstone creations that people can wear as jewellery.
Gota Patti, Sequins & Foil Work
Ornate Metals offers juttis bathed in timeless glimmer with a unique Gota Patti, sequins and foil work that pair traditional metallic artistry with a contemporary design approach.
The intricate metalwork on juttis showcases the enduring beauty of traditional Indian craftsmanship. The Gota Patti, foil work, and sequins of each pair add a colorful festive, and royal quality to the footwear. Gota Patti's technique of metallic ribbon appliqué began on the fashion at royal courts. The sequins, and foil, provide shiny highlights that glisten across the complete .Each metallic embellishment is completed by an artisan by hand, catering to juttis and adornments into stunning pieces of art. Juttis was once reserved for ceremonial events, weddings and sometimes festive occasions. Now juttis are utilized to add glamour and finish to any normal traditional outfit. Every jutti is a direct result of heritage, and a pleasant aesthetic carry over from heritage to modern jutti design. The craftsmanship depicts the traditions of more than one hundred years ago, while embellishing the traditional look of the juttis.
Artisans: 12
Time: A single piece takes between 90 and 120 hours to complete.
Significance: The juttis showcase an extravagant celebratory style. The brilliance of handcrafted work with intricate metallic cultural revival.
Each piece follows a meticulous process that ensures the highest quality and authenticity
2-5 days
Master artisans sketch traditional patterns and plan the intricate details
1-2 days
Premium materials are carefully chosen and prepared for crafting
5-10 days
Base structure is created with precision and attention to detail
10-30 days
Intricate embroidery, beadwork, or metalwork is applied by hand
2-3 days
Final quality checks and finishing details are completed
Hear from those who appreciate the artistry and heritage behind our crafts
"The attention to detail in every piece is extraordinary. You can feel the heritage and craftsmanship in every thread."
Cultural Enthusiast
"Working with these artisans has been inspiring. Their skill and dedication to preserving tradition is unmatched."
Fashion Designer
"Each piece tells a story of India's rich cultural heritage. The quality is exceptional and the artistry is breathtaking."
Heritage Collector
Join us in preserving these ancient crafts for future generations. Every purchase supports master artisans and keeps traditions alive.