Kashida implies needle work or weaving in hindi. Conventional specialty performed by the women in Bikaner. This was begun as a conventional method of recycling fabric. It is done in leather as well as fabric. In this craft, the weaving is finished using a needle called 'kattani' and threads utilized for weaving are golden and silver zari threads, wool, silk and resham threads. Kashidakari on leather is handcrafted in Bikaner to make Mojari. The strategies utilized for handcrafting Kashidakari are through a chain fasten and filling different shades of threads together to foster aesthetically beautiful designs.
The designs & patterns have likewise developed throughout the years incorporating new styles to the market interest, anyway keeping up their own cultural identity.
Different steps involved in making are as per the following:
Raw leather is first and foremost soaked into water for 2-3 hours
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It is then hung in the daylight till it totally dries
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Meanwhile, Mojari pattern to be drafted on the raw leather and afterward it must be cut into the ideal shape
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It is then to be painted using natural dyes
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Design to be drawn first then Kashida weaving is done on the Mojari design using bright colored threads
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Another leather to be stuck on its base to harden it
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From there on the pattern is to be trimmed at the edges using aari instrument
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Sole heel lift to be prepared utilizing cow VT, from that point hammering and trimming to be done and then the sole is prepared
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Using a major needle and soot, the upper panel and the sole is sewed equitably.
The craftsmen are supplying the Mojari to the retailers. The significant market is for the sightseers who go to the city and buy these Mojari.
There have been different developments and changes to this specialty in the previous twenty years like rather than a leather Mojari they do set it up from non-leather as and when the market requests, aside from rubber and plastic sole, sponge and rubber milks are liked on occasion. The original Mojari generally come with a pointed fit however numerous individuals these days request gol panja, sandal & slippers out of something similar.
This art has been able to sustain 100 years and frequently runs in families as a practice yet not all things are altogether lovely there, their difficulties too like the most confronted challenge is the market and industrialized items. The cash that the craftsmen get on selling their items isn't sufficient for their job. As it doesn't furnish them with enough working capital so they aren't urging their youngsters to proceed with something similar. They likewise endure to get raw materials and machines.
