If designing is your forte then a career as a leather designer may be a lucrative option as the country’s leather industry is the fourth largest in the world and growing by leaps and bounds. Below is the list of some colleges where one can study.
National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi. Courses: Bachelor of Design (leather Design) and Certificate Programme in Fashion leather Accessories.
Karnataka Institute of leather Technology, Bengalooru, Karnataka. Courses: Diploma in leather Technology (3-4 years) and Certificate Course in Shoe Manufacturing Technology (9-12 months).
Kashmir Goverment Polytechnic,
Srinagar, J&K. Course: Diploma in leather Technology (2-3 years).
KAR Polytechnic College, Bengalooru , Karnataka. Courses: Diploma in leather Goods and Footwear Technology (2-3 years).
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata. Course: Bachelor of Design (leather Design 3-4 years)
Central Footwear Training Institute
Uttar Pradesh. Courses: Diploma in Footwear Manufacture Design (1-2 years) and Certificate in Shoe Design and Sketching (9-12 months).