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There is a similar shop near Thakurwadi in Jehanabad, where standard leather shoes and leather slippers are available by hand for about 30 years. Sarjun Das is turning 50 years old. However, even at this age, the art of his hands forces the people of the city to buy shoes.
Jehanabad. A lot has changed in the changing times. Even the dressing sense has changed. Mostly western dresses are in demand. However, the craze for formal dress which was there earlier is still there. Formal shoes have their place with formal dresses. Be it going to office or a party or for any other work, formals are preferred everywhere. In such a situation, the demand for standard leather footwear is also the same. This is the reason why even today hand made leather shoes are made in the market at many places.
A great example of craftsmanship
There is a similar shop near Thakurwadi in Jehanabad, where standard leather shoes and leather slippers are available by hand for about 30 years. Sarjun Das is turning 50 years old. However, even at this age, the art of his hands forces the people of the city to buy shoes. All types of leather shoes are manufactured here.
Gets ready in 3 to 4 days
The shopkeeper says that when we started this 30 years ago, we did not believe that we would get so much love from the customers. However, due to their skills, today they can earn Rs 1000 to 1500 daily sitting at home. Officers, police and leaders come to our place to collect shoes. When someone wants to buy shoes from us, he first comes and gives his measurements. Time is given to make the shoes according to their design. It takes maximum 3 to 4 days for one shoe.
Starting from Rs 500
He told, ‘Boots, modern leather shoes, formal leather shoes, Netaji’s half shoes, formal shoes are made here. All these shoes are of standard quality. If you buy these shoes from the market or from any other place, then the price will be higher and the quality of the leather is also not good. The maximum price of one shoe here is Rs 1000. Now imagine how difficult it will be to start, starting from Rs 500 a pair of shoes will cost Rs 1000.
