INDIGO from KUTCH

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There was a time when the indigo plant grew wild during the monsoon around the Saran Ganga River near Dhamadka, Kutch. These shrubs called neervel are a variation of the...

INDIGO from KUTCH

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BANDHANI: The Art of Tie-Dye Patterns

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The word ‘bandhani’, also known as ‘bandhej’, is derived from the Sanskrit word bandh, to tie, a craft practised in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is a resist dyeing process where...

BANDHANI: The Art of Tie-Dye Patterns

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MASHRU Weaving on the outskirts of Mandavi

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Mashru is a warp faced, satin weave, glossy fabric in bold stripes and vibrant colours. Myths suggest that this fabric was developed for the Muslim rulers, many hundred years ago....

MASHRU Weaving on the outskirts of Mandavi

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Miniya kaam: WAX PRINTING

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In the 18th and 19th centuries, the East India Company used to export large quantities of wax-printed fabrics from this region. Traders in Bhuj procured the orders and the production...

Miniya kaam: WAX PRINTING

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TANGALIA WEAVING

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Tangalias are woven for the Bharwad community, by the weavers in Saurashtra and in Kutch at Dharnidhar village, in Rapar taluka. This very special weaving technique of creating a dot...

TANGALIA WEAVING

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KHADI or KHADDAR: The Fabric of Freedom

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The charm of khadi is in its artistry and in the irregularity of the yarn, which creates a unique tactile fabric. This handspun and handwoven fabric is comfortable to wear...

KHADI or KHADDAR: The Fabric of Freedom

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