Although many Sikhs prefer western fashions, many still wear the traditional Punjabi type footwear known as a Jutti. These are constructed of leather, include embroidery, and may have a curled toe. Both slippers in a set are initially similar and must be worn for a period of time to adjust to the left or right foot. Once this has been done, they can be used interchangeably. The word "Jutti" is also used to describe any shoe that fits with a slipper-like attachment. These are commonly made from synthetic materials and are used by some Sikh women as an optional accessory to complete their attire. The feet that wear them usually have very large sizes because the aim is to be able to see what's going on under the footpath! In British colonial Punjab, the word "Jutti" was also used to describe a type of shoe that was popular among workers in the carpet industry. These were flat sandals with a piece of thick rubber attached to the bottom. They were sold by dealers in small markets throughout India at low prices but could only be bought with cash because there was no way of inserting the heel into such a shoe. In modern times, the Jutti has become synonymous with Sikhism due to the influence of the Singh family.