Kutch - Craft Documentation | Research Archive on Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org Indian Craft online Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:05:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 https://gaatha.org/wp-content/uploads/gaatha-logo-63x63.png Kutch - Craft Documentation | Research Archive on Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org 32 32 Kharad weaving, Kutch https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kharad-weaving-kutch/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kharad-weaving-kutch/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:05:46 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=16015 The durrie, a timeless symbol ingrained in the tapestry of Indian culture, carries with it an 800-year-old legacy of Kharaad / Kharad weaving. This tradition, rooted in the era of ancient palaces, camel herders, and nomadic wanderers, has stood the test of time. The inspiration for this craft can be traced back to the utilitarian […]

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]]> The durrie, a timeless symbol ingrained in the tapestry of Indian culture, carries with it an 800-year-old legacy of Kharaad / Kharad weaving. This tradition, rooted in the era of ancient palaces, camel herders, and nomadic wanderers, has stood the test of time. The inspiration for this craft can be traced back to the utilitarian accessories of camels and animals, where nomadic communities began adorning their creatures with both functional and artistic purpose. The threads of this ancient tradition weave a story that echoes through centuries, connecting us to a rich heritage that celebrates both craftsmanship and the harmonious coexistence of art and daily life.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/kharad-weaving-kutch/feed/ 0 Sankheda Craft https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/sankheda-craft/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/sankheda-craft/#respond Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:48:34 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=12886 The sturdy pieces of furniture which are equivalent to vibrant and exquisite pieces of art designed at the Sankheda town by artisans belonging to the Kharadi community. Sankheda is derived from the Gujarati word ‘sanghedu’, which refers to lathe or the machine used to turn wood. These are internationally renowed for their grand, hand-painted motifs […]

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]]> The sturdy pieces of furniture which are equivalent to vibrant and exquisite pieces of art designed at the Sankheda town by artisans belonging to the Kharadi community. Sankheda is derived from the Gujarati word ‘sanghedu’, which refers to lathe or the machine used to turn wood. These are internationally renowed for their grand, hand-painted motifs on shiny lacquered turned teakwood.

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