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An Embroidery Lesson

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Wendy Garrity
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A couple of weeks ago I enjoyed a lovely visit to a village north of Bhuj and was given a brief lesson in the type of couching embroidery these women do so well. Continue reading →

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Ajarakh Blocks

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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Just beautiful in their own right, these blocks come in sets of three. Continue reading →

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Ajarakh

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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These beautiful fabrics are produced by an involved block-printing and dyeing process that takes 10-16 days to complete.

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Rabari Embroidery

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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The women of Kutch are famed for their mastery of intricate mirrored embroidery.

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Bandhani

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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Bandhani is a sophisticated form of tie and dye that is widely practised in Kutch.

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Bhujodi: Pit Looms

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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These pit looms use a combination of 4 pedal-operated heddles and several hand-operated wooden swords to create the various sheds needed for their wefts. Continue reading →

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Rabari Dress

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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Contemporary Rabari dress is changing rapidly, and as in any part of the world, fashions change regularly. Continue reading →

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Kutchi Tribal Dress

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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These photos of tribal clothing were taken at the Kala Raksha Mela at Tunda Vandh, when visitors of several ethnicities came together Continue reading →

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Kala Raksha

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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Kala Raksha is a grassroots social enterprise that was developed through artisan initiative. Artisans assisted in establishing a museum to house a collection of traditional textiles, Continue reading →

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Kala Raksha Mela

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Wendy Garrity
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Kala Raksha’s design school students celebrate the end of the academic year with a fashion show and mela. Continue reading →

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