Shoe art takes a new shape in Banjaaran’s exclusive creations. With a variety of quirky and eccentric murals and traditional hues donned and carved into leather – Banjaaran has been known for it’s cutting edge handcrafted and artisanal boots. Imbibing and absorbing local culture, has been at the very core of it’s belief system. Manifesting it’s ethos in it’s vivid unrepeatable patterns. Through the tenure of Banjaaran coming into being, the brand derives it’s authentic flavour through collaborating with artisans residing in the deserted regions of the Kutch, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh; engraving the sole kind of textiles and adding finishing touches that give us a true sense of craftsmanship. The journey of crafting these exquisite and dramatically striking shoes has paved the way to what seems like a relentless odyssey, as these shoes represent the evocative culture that runs rampant through every different tributary in India. Gaining ample of perspective and insight from memoirs, inspired by people and their courageous tales of rebellion and courage. “Letters from Banjaaran” brings you a mirage of handcrafted textiles from varied regions across India.
Being ardent supporters and followers in the arts and crafts, donning on a pair of these handcrafted wonders, represents the value of tradition and history. All of these values are then translated into artisanal crafted footwear. The production techniques have been handed down through generations of descendants. Phenomenal how they can fit all of this history into one pair of elegantly crafted boots. Each creation involves a meticulously crafted balance that meet halfway, for both construction and creativity. It’s drama and rebellion fit into a pair of these traditionally crafted artisan works of wonder. “The core idea remains the same- to juxtapose local traditional artisan methods with a global aesthetic.” All of the shoes pertaining to this brand are made to order, only for those interested in the exceptionally rare.
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