Beaded Footwear (Jutti/Mojari & embellished sandals)

What this covers
Hand-stitched leather or textile-upper flats and sandals adorned with beads, sequins, zardozi or gota work—traditionally from Rajasthan (Jodhpur/Jaipur “mojari”) and Punjab (“jutti”). Mojari craft from Jodhpur is formally on India’s GI register pipeline (status: Examination). Phulkari embroidery—often echoed in jutti motifs—already has a registered GI for Punjab/Haryana/Rajasthan.

Export snapshot (HS guide: 6403 leather uppers; 6404 textile uppers)

• India’s leather, leather products & footwear exports were US$5.26 bn in 2022–23, with footwear the leading segment (Council for Leather Exports).
  
• Narrower product views (2023, OEC/UN Comtrade):
  
  • Textile-upper footwear (HS 6404): India exported US$304 m; top buyers include Germany, France, U.S
    
  • Leather-upper footwear with rubber/plastic soles (HS 6403 n.e.s.): ~US$1.28 bn; main buyers include U.S., EU markets.
    

Why India/this region is competitive

• Artisanal capability: Dense hand-embroidery and beadwork integrated into footwear uppers is a long-standing specialism in Jodhpur/Jaipur/Punjab; documented process narratives highlight division of labor (women’s embroidery; men’s cutting/lasting).
  
• Industrial base: The Agra leather-footwear cluster (Uttar Pradesh) gives scale production, testing and common facilities (CFTI) for exporters.
  

Quality & compliance—what buyers specify

• Upper & lining: goat/cow nappa or textile uppers; azo-free dyes and nickel-safe trims for EU/UK. EU REACH Annex XVII restricts aromatic amines from azo colorants (≤ 30 mg/kg) and Cr(VI) in leather (≤ 3 mg/kg). Nickel release from parts in prolonged skin-contact is restricted under Entry 27. (Test methods: EN 14362, EN ISO 17075, EN 1811).
  
• India market & re-exports: India made BIS certification mandatory for 24 footwear products (from 1 Jul 2023) under DPIIT Quality Control Orders—relevant if you source in India for local sale or mixed export programs.
  

Region-specific strengths to call out on product pages

• “Jodhpur/Jaipur mojari”—hand-embroidered uppers with leather soles; heritage craft under GI examination.
  
• “Phulkari-inspired beading”—Punjab’s registered GI embroidery language adapted to jutti uppers.
  

Quilts & Blankets (Jaipuri razai, Panipat woollen/mink blankets)

What this covers

• Jaipuri razai: ultra-light cotton quilts—hand-carded cotton (bharai) filling, cotton voile/silk shells, hand-quilting; tied to Jaipur’s block-print traditions. GI applications exist (“Jaipur Rajai/Jaipuri Razai”).
  
• Panipat blankets (Haryana): wool, acrylic and “mink” (polyester) blankets; Panipat is a designated Town of Export Excellence (woollen blankets) and widely cited as India’s largest blanket hub.
  

Export snapshot (HS guide: 6301 blankets; 9404.40 quilts/comforters)

• Blankets (HS 6301): India exported ~US$200–250 m in 2023 (category total; sub-lines include cotton 630130 at US$74.8 m).
  
• Quilts/comforters (HS 9404.40): ~US$101 m in 2023; OEC lists U.S., U.K., Germany among top destinations.
  

Why India/this region is competitive

• Jaipur: hand-carded cotton, voile shells, fine hand-quilting (tagaai) for high warmth-to-weight; strong alignment with block-printed aesthetics (Sanganeri/Bagru).
  
• Panipat: deep supply of recycled and virgin fibers, integrated spinning-weaving-finishing, large-volume capacity for relief, hospitality and retail programs; multiple sources place Panipat at ~three-quarters of India’s blanket output.
  

Quality & compliance—what buyers specify

• Construction metrics (typical buyer specs): fabric content (wool/acrylic/poly), GSM, pile height (mink), quilting SPI, seam strength, color-fastness to washing/rubbing (ISO 105 series). (Standards referenced by major labs/brands.)
  
• Flammability: bedding items (blankets/quilts) are tested to EN/ISO 12952; India adopts these as IS 15727 (Parts 1–4) for cigarette and small-flame ignitability.
  
• Chemicals: same REACH Annex XVII azo/Cr(VI) expectations apply to dyed textiles and any leather labels/edgings; many buyers ask for OEKO-TEX or equivalent proof of low chemicals.
  

Region-specific strengths to call out on product pages

• “Jaipuri Razai—hand-carded cotton & voile”: emphasize artisan dhunai (carding) and ultra-light warmth; link to Jaipur printing heritage; note active GI applications.
  
• “Panipat blanket city”: large-run, consistent-quality wool/acrylic/mink blankets; officially recognized as a Town of Export Excellence for woollen blankets.
  

Practical sourcing notes

• HS mapping (helpful for quotes & paperwork)
  
  • Beaded jutti/mojari: HS 6403 (leather uppers) or HS 6404 (textile uppers).
    
  • Blankets: HS 6301; Quilts/comforters: HS 9404.40.
    
• Compliance to ask for
  
  • Footwear: REACH (azo ≤ 30 mg/kg; Cr VI ≤ 3 mg/kg), nickel-safe hardware; for India domestic programs ensure BIS QCO conformity (24 notified footwear categories).
    
  • Bedding: EN/ISO 12952 (IS 15727 in India), color-fastness (ISO 105), and a chemicals declaration aligned to REACH Annex XVII.
    

Sources

• Council for Leather Exports (export totals & industry profile).
  
• OEC/UN Comtrade (product-level exports: 9404.40 quilts; 6403/6404 footwear).
  
• DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders – BIS licence mandatory for 24 footwear products (Press Information Bureau).
  
• DGCIS (trade overviews, official stats context).
  
• Panipat cluster status (Govt. of India recognition; state/cluster docs).
  
• Jaipur razai process & craft documentation.
  
• REACH Annex XVII (azo dyes, Cr VI, nickel release) & test methods.
  
• BIS IS 15727 bedding flammability (adopts ISO 12952).