Mochi Bharat embroidery presentation .pdf

I write about production places, techniques, making process, community, history & origin of mochi bharat embroidery. I add some clips of making process and write about people of jodhpur who make leather footwear.

1. MOCHI BHARAT
Submitted to - Shekhar Ma'am
submitted by - Simran
Class - FD 2nd year
Topic - Indian Textile

2. INTRODUCTION
Mochi Bharat, a type of embroidery in Rajasthan, is a style of embroidery that is common to most parts of this region.
Mochi Bharat was actually developed to ornament leather objects and is usually created on shoes, animal saddles and
trappings.
In addition, gold and silver zari is greatly employed on accessories like leather belts, bags and wallets.
The artisans of Rajasthan primarily work with camel, goat, and sheep leather, each type lending unique characteristics to the
crafted goods.
Usually, soft leather is used in this type of Rajasthani embroidery as it is easy to work on.
Lately, however, Mochi Bharat style of embroidery has also found its way into the decoration of textiles like cotton, silk and
velvet.
Rajasthani women are often seen in a ghaghra and choli ornamented with this style of embroidery.
Mochi Bharat is employed through fine chain stitch.
In the villages, bolder patterns are preferred, where the entire surface is covered with brilliant colours and the design is
highlighted through contrasts.
The embroideries of Mochi Bharat of Rajasthan also reflect the ideology of Jainism.
Rajasthani cobblers are known for tendering premium quality leather footwear known as Mojaris and Juttis. The decoration of
the footwear is enhanced by beads, sequin and colourful threads.
The shoemakers’ community in Rajasthan (India) is known as Mochi - the Mochi are cobblers and saddlers. The Chamars, who
are tanners, do the initial preparation of make leather from raw hides, while Mochis use the finished leather to make shoes,
boots and handbags.

3. PRODUCTION PLACES
The leatherware industry of Rajasthan is quite famous worldwide. Jodhpur,
Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Barmer are a few famous places that produce
traditional leather footwear.
Jootis/Mojaris (shoes) are readily available in the following markets:
Jaisalmer Sadar Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar in Jaipur, Pushkar
market and Mochi Bazaar in Jodhpur (Mochi Bazaar means Cobbler’s market).
Bikaner is famous for Kupi (Kupi is a particular type of leather bottle made
hide of camel) as well as producing decorative saddles for horses and
camels.
Now rajasthan widely exported all types of leather handicrafts in the foreign
countries like Dubai, U.SA, Africa and many more.

4. PRODUCTION PROCESS
First, the Chamars (tanners), do the preparation of make leather from raw hides (camel, buffalo, goat). When
the leather is finished the Mochi start to create different layers of a sole stuck with homemade glue, once
this is dry, the sole is stitched with cotton or leather thread.
Women use theirs embroidery skills to decorate the upper portion of the Jutti. Repeated hooking and pulling
of the thread forms a chain stitch, which is used for outlines and a backstitch is seen on the reverse.
Plain or coloured piping is stitched to the edge of the inside portion of the upper form after the leather is
dipped in water to make it soft. At every stage the leather is hammered to make the stitching and the
pasting firm.
When the upper form has been attached to the sole it is put on a wooden last to give it a final shape.
Intricate tooling, embossing, and hand-stitching are common practices that give Rajasthani leatherware its
signature look.
The tools used in this process are simple: a needle, a knife, a wooden block, and a hammer.
Vegetable dyes, derived from natural sources like bark and leaves, are used to impart vibrant hues,
creating a visually stunning contrast against the earthy tones of the leather.
https://youtu.be/E51TzGfH-lI?si=8KpgwfxJPN27sCNR

5. Some glimpses of making
process.
Articians use wooden shaper for leather
footwear to give a proper shape to juti.
laser machine also used to make intricate
and customized design on leather.
different types of knife used to cut the
leather.
Leather footwear is commonly finished
using burnishing, polishing, and buffing
Acrylic leather finishes are a good choice
for modern protection from scratches
and damage. Commercial options range
from matte to high gloss.

6. MOTIFS
The needle used for Moch Bharat is
Called Ari or Katharni, Which is
very fine awl, having a small notch
just above the point to form hook.
Artisans use various tools to create
patterns, textures, and designs,
enhancing the visual appeal of the
leatherware.
Sometimes, silk floss and cotton
threads are employed for Mochi
Bharat style.
Satin fabrics in red, indigo, blue or
violet are used as a base and are
embroidered with silk threads in
colours of red, yellow, white, green
and blue.
The main motifs come from bird,
animal and floral kingdoms.
Intricate motifs of birds like
parrots and peacocks, animals
like camel, horse can be widely
seen in this style of embroidery.
Geometrical patterns also can be
seen.
Simple line patterns of leaves
and flowers are created in zari
thread.
Lattice work, cut work, weaving
of leather stripes also done on
leather items to give delicate,
engraved or embossed effect.
MATERIAL

7. PRODUCTS & THEIR PRICE RANGE
The other famous crafts of Rajasthan made of leather are handbags, purses, hats, belts,
caps, sandals, shoes, lamps, musical instruments such as dhapli, dhol, tabla, and even
furniture such as chairs and stools.
Rajasthani leather artisans showcase their mastery in a diverse array of products, from
functional items to decorative pieces. Exquisitely crafted jootis (traditional footwear),
embossed belts, intricately carved bags, and finely stitched wallets are just a glimpse of
the wide repertoire. Traditional motifs, reflecting the region’s flora, fauna, and folklore,
adorn these products, infusing them with a distinctive Rajasthani charm.
Price range of leather handicrafts like bags, belt, footwear, backpacks, hats, books in local
markets are between 100 to 3000 rupees. And On online platforms prices are like between
500 to 15000 rupees.

8. ARTICLES

9. Majorly produced

10. Meet Leather juti artist of Rajasthan
National award winner Chanda gurjar and her son Mohanlal gurjar.
She has played a major role in preserving this leather art of Rajasthan.
She also teaches work and take workshops by going to many colleges
and other places.
The work of shoe making here is ancestral. They have been doing this
work for about 30-40 years. The special feature of Jodhpur's shoes is
that the leather used in shoes here is much softer than other places.
Buffalo leather used in outer sole and sheep and goat leather used in
inner lining. Cotton and silk thread used in embroidery.
ARTIST

12. Thank You!