Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Kutch Crafts

Diamond wood blockStamping the blackDrying in the sunCoth in processIron pilingsBox of blocks
Cloth with resist paste and sawdustRed and yellow clothHolding block trioStencil and dot patternTying knotsPulling apart the knots
Green yellow pieceHoneycomb tie dyeChandro Khani Marriage ShawlMarriage Shawl detKnotted string remnantsSumar Daud applying castor oil gum
Mr Ali Mohammad Isha Khatri modeling marriage shawlRogan art outline first stepRogan detailTree of life Rogan pieceAhir Embrodery stepsAhir Embroidery stitching

Kutch Crafts, a set on Flickr.

Here are some photos of various crafts done by the people in the Kutch region of Gujarat. For spring break, I had the opportunity to visit the artists in their homes and see them in action.

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