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A Tale that needs Recreating- Mochibharat Embroidery

Mochibharat is a synonym for leather embroidery. This style of embroidery is common in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Mochibharat is developed to ornament leather objects and is mostly created on shoes, animal sandals, and trapping. Gold and silver zari is used to accessorize the items like leather belts, bags, and wallets. History The origin of the mochibharat is believed to be outside the borders of modern India. Few of the mochi community migrate from Sindh, today in Pakistan in the 14th century Settling in Halvad, in the Surendranagar district of Gujarat, and midway between Bhuj and Ahmedabad before migrating further to kutch and Rajasthan. They learn the art of leather in Sindh. The other source state that the mochis are originally from Gujarati and Sindhi taught them here. Yet another version tells this embroiderer secretly learning the art by spying on visiting Sindhi Craftsman. In all of this, the origin of the mochi Bharat is unclear. ...