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India has always been known for its traditional craft of footwear making- but to thoroughly understand the art of footwear making in India, it is important to be aware of the cultural history and significance of feet and footwear in India. The feet are considered to be sacred and therefore object of veneration: the feet of elders are worshipped by the younger generation, the feet of religious teachers and holy men and women by their followers, the feet of idols by their devotees and the feet of those from whom a wrongdoer seeks forgiveness.

Wearing a pair of handmade shoes is thus a conscious choice for someone who values this craft, history, time and tradition. We at Banjaaran, translate these values to our shoes- crafted using artisan production techniques- handed down to generations. Our designs organically reflect our love of contrast and are meticulously crafted in pursuit of a perfect balance between construction and creativity.
A celebration of Indian textiles and crafts, ‘Letters from Banjaaran’ collection is a narrative walked through the life of a wanderer- who finds beauty in memoirs acquired along the journey. Inspired by people and their stories of courage, rebellion, and persistence, the collection comes alive in an assortment of handcrafted textiles and techniques compiled from various regions across the country- and uses contemporary shoe silhouettes infused with traditional construction techniques.
In designing our unique combinations of colors and textures, it is vital to us that ‘Banjaaran’ fulfills the needs of the modern wearer. Our artisan production techniques ensure that the shoes are handmade to perfection- not just in terms of aesthetics but also construction that remains unbeatable.

We identify as a label that stands by the value of creating and promoting handcrafted techniques and products- inspired by India but designed for the world.
We identify as India’s Handcrafted Rebellion.