Mata, Shakti, and Devi are mythological names that conjure up vivid ideas. Goddess’s many forms are imagined by the Chitara families of Gujarat’s roaming Waghris tribe as hand-painted or block-printed images on textiles, surrounded by stories from mythology, epics, and folklore. The term ‘Mata-ni-Pachedi’ literally means ‘that which enshrines the Goddess.’ This craft has been…
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Leather from Kutch- A Craft Heritage
The Dalit Meghwals of Rajasthan migrated to Kutch, bringing leather craft with them. The main techniques of leather craftsmanship in Kutch are Jari Kaam and Torni. These traditional and age old techniques are used in the production of modern products like shoes, bags and other accessories. Kutch leather is very well treated and durable and…
Tangaliya : The #Culture of Textile
Like crafts worldwide, the traditional textile industry has lost relevance due to globalization. Handmade textiles are quickly becoming a dying art. Gujarat is now home to many communities whose traditional work of craft and textile is facing serious challenges. Tangalia is one such textile from Gujarat that has failed to cope with modern manufacturing. Tangaliya…