Design

Hi Gautam,
The leather industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Footwear has become an indispensable fashion accessory. As a result, considerable attention is now centered on designing and creating foot wear which are fashionable as well as long lasting. Hence, if you specialize in Leather Goods and Footwear Technology, you will be entering a flourishing new industry. Designers especially have great scope for showcasing their creativity and talent. There are ample business opportunities in this sector as well. In order to study Leather Goods and Footwear Technology, you should have completed your +2 level in the Science stream. A background in chemistry and physics will come in useful in studying leather technology. On the other hand, a flair for drawing and computer-aided design will help in designing footwear and leather goods. The leading institutes of India where you can study Leather Goods and Footwear Technology are:1. Ansal University, Gurgaon2. FDDI, Noida3. National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata4. Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur5. Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology, Bangalore6. Prannath Parnami Institute of Leather goods and technology, Hisar.