AJRAKH BLOCK PRINT
Ajrakh is an ancient block printing art form known for its intricate patterns and natural dyes and involves a sixteen step process of washing, dyeing, printing, and drying. Traditionally, Ajrakh is printed with carved Wooden Blocks thumped on the
Fabric side by side with precision by skillfull hands.
EXTRA-WEFT WEAVING
Kutchi extra weft – Bhujodi, an ancient craft forms the core of Kutch’s textile industry. Unlike other weaving techniques, Bhujodi is characterized by very explicit motifs that are woven and create bold textures on the background-plain fabric, making it appear as if it is embroidered.
Originally called Bhujodi after the town where it was born, a Bhujodi is the creativity of the Vankar or weaver who has learned the craft from his ancestors.
Soof EMBROIDERY
Soof embroidery features intricate geometric and nature-inspired motifs such as lath (lines), suf (triangles), and leher (waves). The designs often depict flowers, leaves, trees, fruits, birds, and animals, reflecting the artisan’s surroundings. In Soof, artisans craft the design solely from memory. The embroidery is done on the fabric's back side.
BANDHANI
Bandhani is the oldest known method of tie-dye in India originating from Gujarat and Rajasthan, and is created by tying tiny fabric sections and dyeing them into vibrant patterns. Many believe that the muslim Khatri community of Kutch region were the first to use this form of dying.
BATIK
Batik is an ancient art form made with wax-resistant dye on fabrics. It is made by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a tool called canting or by printing the resist with a copper stamp called a cap.
MASHRU WEAVING
Originating from India’s vibrant textile traditions, Mashru Silk represents a unique blend of silk and cotton, offering the luxurious feel of silk on the outside and the comforting touch of cotton on the inside.
Rabari Embroidery
The Rabaris occupying the postural regions of Kutch are famous for their embroidery creations. The variety of stitching styles defined in this embroidery has made the tradition of Kutch Rabari embroidery famous across the world. Along with mirrors, the chain stitch method used to outline the garments decoratively has given this style a unique and beautiful edge over various others in the league.
Ilkal Weaving
Renowned for its namesake sarees, Ilkal is a tapestry woven with rich history and artistic tradition. The allure of these coveted textiles stretches across 25 weaving centres of four districts of Karnataka. Ilkal sarees are a wonderful blend of comfort and luxury as it is made using 3 types of Yarns, Cotton & Viscose (Body) & Pure Silk (Pallu)