A Jutti by any other name would fit just as well


Sandy’s sells Indian flat shoes that we typically call Jutti, but they also go by other ethnic names from the Indian subcontinent – you may also hear these called Mojari, Khussa and of course just plain old Indian Ballet Shoes or simply Flats.
A little background on the origin of these different names for the same type of shoe:
Jutta is essentially the Indian Hindi (and Punjabi) word for a shoe and Jutti the feminine equivalent. Over time Jutti has become more synonymous with a particular type of Indian shoe – the Punjabi Jutti (that we sell at Sandy’s) and can be used to describe men’s and women’s shoes of this style. The traditional men’s versions also come with sharp extended tip curving upwards – you might even say they represent a finely groomed mustache. Of course, as you’d expect, the women’s Juttis are more embellished and decorated, with fancier embroidery and beading.
Mojari another word for the Punjabi Jutti probably has origins in Mughal Empire – especially under the Mughal Emperor Saleem Shah. You may also hear these shoes referred to as Saleem Shahis.
Now if you are looking for Punjabi Jutti’s in Pakistan you will probably want to ask for a Khussa. This is the name for the same style traditional footwear hailing from Pakistani regions of Multan and Punjab.
So whether you want a Mojari or a Khussa or just a Jutti you have found the right place! Beaded and threaded, embroidered and embellished, in reds and greens and pinks and peaches, there is a beautifully crafted Jutti, Mojari or Khussa out there for everyone that’s looking for one. At Sandy’s you will find high quality, custom made, hand-crafted shoes that come in both traditional Indian and Western inspired fusion designs.


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