The Artisan
Sarjerao Maruti Satpute is an artisan operating under "Dhanlaxmi Footwear" in Kotoli village, Panhala taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.
Sarjerao Maruti Satpute
Sarjerao Maruti Satpute
Sarjerao Maruti Satpute is an artisan operating under "Dhanlaxmi Footwear" in Kotoli village, Panhala taluka, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra.
The Craft
The craft centers on traditional leatherworking, renowned for producing hand-stitched footwear and accessories like bags. Craftsmen use naturally tanned leather, executing intricate hand-braiding, punching, and decorative stitching without relying on modern mechanized production lines.
The Place
The artisan cluster is situated in Kotoli, Panhala, within Maharashtra's Kolhapur district. This rural cluster is a recognized center for traditional leathercraft and artisanal footwear manufacturing supported by local self-help and rural development initiatives.
The Product
Craft products focus on traditional hand-stitched leatherwork, primarily iconic Kolhapuri chappals featuring intricate hand-braiding and punchwork. Artisans also make leather bags like slings and totes, alongside daily accessories such as belts and keychains.
Kotoli, Panhala, Kolhapur, MaharashtraOrigin
LeatherMaterial
Handcrafted leatherworkTechnique
Story behind the Craft
Kolhapuri craft originated in the 13th century under royal patronage. Local artisans developed durable, hand-braided leather sandals designed for rugged terrain, using natural vegetable tanning techniques that evolved over centuries into an iconic heritage footwear craft.
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