CRAFT IN KUTCH

 COLORFUL CRAFTS IN KUTCH




Passionate about traditional textiles in India? Time to head west to Gujarat! The textiles and crafts of Kutch (also spelled Kachh) are some of the most stunning India has to offer.




A small town in the Kutch region, Bhuj is a historical hub for the textile trade in the city.
For hundreds of years, nomads have passed through Bhuj, stopping to barter and sell colourful wares. The crafts found in and around Bhuj are a technicoloured dream, ranging from hand-stitched embroidery glittering with mirrors to unlikely intricate patterned block fabrics printed by hand.
But, of course, not everyone has time to wander peacefully. Some of the Kutch Region's especially popular crafts and textiles include.

Kutch 's craft culture is as lively and diverse as India itself, from intricate embroidery to metal work to natural dyed fabrics. Most villages have their own styles and specialties; exploring the region at your own speed and seeing what you find is the best solution!

Bandhiani: a dyeing technique in which artisans bind the fabric to create basic patterns before dying. Perhaps you know this as "tie dye"!

Weaving: Traditionally made with wool to make warm shepherd shawls, loom weaving has a long history in the region, but the region's geometric patterns are now known throughout the world. In many villages around Bhuj, clacking hand looms are a familiar sound.

Block printing: Wooden blocks are carved with designs, then they are used by artisans to print patterns by hand through vast cloth swathes. Able to print one single piece of multicoloured fabric will take days!

Embroidery: Kutchi embroidery is a dance of colours and mirrors that glitter. Women have a tradition of embroidering their own bridal clothes over the years, although the embroidery of the area can be seen on anything from tops to handbags these days.

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  1. Shikhar SrivastavaOctober 18, 2020 at 12:42 AM

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    Great job! Totally love hand crafted materials especially block printing! ❤️

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