Birthday of Sri Guru Ramdas Ji

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Craft Punjabi jutti goes phoren “J utti Kasuri Pairin Na Poori, Hayo Rabba Ve Sannu Turna Peya,” goes the famous line of the Punjabi folk song sung by Surinder Kaur. The damsel in the folk song may be having trouble walking in ill-fitting juttis but the jutti itself has walked far and wide and has reached far-off lands, thanks to the Non-Resident Punjabis and the jutti’s newfound fans among foreigners there. Earlier known as the favourite DONALD BANERJEE among Punjabis living in rural areas, these juttis have now become a fashion statement among the people in urban areas, especially the NRIs. Earlier, these were decorated with tilla, zari and phulkari but now juttis are adorned with all sorts of decorative material like sequins, beads, ghungroos, pearls and sippis. Several artistic patterns of embroidery make the modern version even more attractive. Apart from embroidery, the shape of the punjabi jutti has also undergone a change. Today, it has become like any other footwear and is even available with heels and strings. These juttis go with any outfit, be it traditional or western. “The traditional jutti goes only with suits so I pick the modern version of the same. These are high heeled and look stylish even with the western wears. I find them the best for formal 30 Punjab Advance October 2015
Craft occasions,” said Harsimran, a regular buyer of modern Punjabi juttis. Harbans Singh, a shopkeeper who sells traditional juttis at Gill village said he got the juttis made, especially from Muktsar and Patiala. “The artisans in Muktsar and Patiala possess a rich art of making juttis. These juttis are soft to wear and durable. People from all over Punjab come to buy them. NRIs also form the major chunk of our regular customers,” he adds. “ W h e n e v e r there is any special occasion, I prefer wearing a Jutti. It makes me feel good. Though my daughter love the modern version, I stick to the old pattern only,” said Manjinder Gill, a NRI from Canada said The juttis from Patiala rule the popularity charts not only here but also around the world. These ‘pieces of art’ are an inseparable part of Punjabi attire. Available in simple shades as well as bright colours with attractive embroidery, the juttis rule the heart of ethnically chic Punjabis everywhere. It is now making waves in cities like London and New York. None other than craftsmen in the streets of Patiala are fanning the rage for the Punjabi jutti among its newfound fans. Internationally known as Aladdin slippers, Indian ballerinas etc, the designer juttis have become a huge fashion statement around the world. In the heart of Patiala’s bustling old market, Adaalat Bazaar, known for traditional phulkari dupattas and suits, the jutti has a new look. From plain uppers, the footwear now comes with serious embellishments such as dabka, zardozi work and phulkari too. For those looking for some fun, there’s a jutti with a high heel as well. The demand overseas, has led to the revival of the jutti in a new look. “Earlier the jutti could never be customised, but now karigars are willing to incorporate everything from logos to embellishments,” says Chandigarh designer Rupam Grewal. Mohali-based designer Sahiba J Singh, onene of the first to offer bespoke juttis in Punjab, dishes out soft velvet juttis in a colour of one’s choice, adorned with delicate thread work. She has even paired her juttis with her riding breeches and continues to wear them with Western outfits. “Initially juttis came in either black or tan leather. These days, the options have increased as everyone wants something unique,” she adds. Whether it’s New York, London, Paris or Milan, the jutti can be spotted anywhere. It jells with any kind of outfit- -- jumpsuits, maxis, short dresses or jeans. Big fashion labels have joined the bandwagon, lending their touch to the jutti. Designer Shirin Singh Sangha, from Chandigarh. rolled out her bespoke jutti label Needledust last year and began retailing through the fashion portal Seeing the demand for the designer juttis, Sangha decided to go online from this year. The designer uses pure leather, double padding and fabrics such as brocade, velvet, silk to trimmings such as ghungroos. With everyone wanting to wear something unique, gone are the days when juttis came in only tan or black leather. Whether it is to do with the rising demand, or the fact that ‘kaarigars’ are willing to incorporate unconventional changes, the jutti is no longer restricted to being traditional. Mohali-based designer Sahiba J Singh has specialized in dishing out out soft velvet juttis in a colour of one’s choice, adorned with delicate thread work. She has even paired her juttis with her riding breeches and continues to wear them with Western outfits. “Initially juttis came in either black or tan leather. These days, the options have increased as everyone wants s o m e t h i n g unique,” she adds. Elsewhere, in the heart of Patiala’s bustling old market, Adaalat Bazaar, known for t r a d i t i o n a l phulkari dupattas and suits, the jutti has a new look. From plain uppers, the footwear now comes with serious embellishments such as dabka, zardozi work and phulkari too. For those looking for some fun, there’s a jutti with a high heel as well. The demand overseas, says Chandigarh-based designer Rupam Grewal, has led to the revival of the jutti in a new look. Recently, she too has forayed into shoe design and has been stitching up bespoke shoes and juttis for brides under her label, Jaamawar Minx. “Earlier the jutti could never be customised, but now karigars are willing to incorporate everything from logos to embellishments,” says Grewal. Customisation is definitely the key. October 2015 Punjab Advance 31
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