Handcrafted Leather Chamba Chappal With Colorful Thread Work For Women Kathputlis of Rajasthan Among the clay products of

Among the clay products of Uttar Pradesh clay figures of animals

it was only after the British popularised and protected the art that it became a widely used product

with hand-applied ornamentation

costlier stones like granites are used for production of idols for gods and goddesses

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Handcrafted Leather Chamba Chappal With Colorful Thread Work For Women Kathputlis of Rajasthan Among the clay products ofThe tradition of wearing Chamba chappals (slippers) dates back to the reign of King Sahil Verman (in the early ninth century). When he married the princess of Noorpur, he brought with him chappal (slipper) manufacturers, tailors, and make up artists to serve the queen and the realm. It is reported that the residents of Chamba used to only wear rudimentary grass shoes before that time. For a long time, only kings and queens were allowed to wear them.