Blog about heritage art and craft of Kutch

This golden yellow Kala cotton saree with white border and white extra-weft design. The combination of white and golden yellow looks beautiful. The saree pallu edge has beautiful white and golden yellow tassels.

In the arid landscapes of Kutch, Gujarat, a 500-year-old weaving tradition breathes life into every thread. Bhujodi sarees—crafted by the Vankar community in Bhujodi village—aren’t just textiles; they’re heirlooms woven with stories of resilience, nature, and cultural pride.

The tale begins with the Rabari nomads, whose need for warmth against Kutchi winters birthed an unbreakable bond with the Vankars. Originally crafting thick woolen 'dhablas' (blankets), these weavers evolved their artistry into Bhujodi saree, embedding within them: A 500-year symbiosis: Rabaris supplied wool; Vankars wove protection against the cold, forging an intergenerational covenant of trust.

Introduction Kala Cotton, a resilient indigenous cotton variety native to the arid region of Kachchh, Gujarat, is gaining renewed...

The uniqueness of kala cotton lies in its ability to be extremely skin friendly.

Gujarat is very famous for its art and craft. Rogan art painting was very famous a few decades ago ( about 60 to 70 years). Rogan craft and Rogan artisans are easily available all over Gujarat. Rogan art Lehengas , Sarees , and Dupattas. were made all over Gujarat. Rogan art almost died after the machine printed. Nowadays, very few artists are left in Gujarat. Ashish shantilal kansara and we are trying to support the artisans for their livelihoods and to promote our great tr