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Ashavali Brocade, Ahmedabad

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:44:55 +0000

Ashawali Brocade, woven in silk and hailing from the heart of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, carries with it a name that echoes through the corridors of time, tracing its origins back thousands of years. The very essence of its name, Ashawali, finds its roots in the history of a bygone era, under the reign of King Ashapalli. According to historical documents, Karna (r. c. 1064–1092 CE), a monarch from the Chaulukya (Solanki) dynasty in Gujarat, is lauded for his triumph over a Bhil chief from Ashapalli. This victory marked the establishment of Karnavati city, further enriching the cultural tapestry of the region

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Kite Making~Ahmedabad

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:37:31 +0000

The sky is freckled with kites on the day when the sun enters the zodiac of Makara or Capricorn. The sun commences its northward journey on Uttarayan (Uttar – North, Ayan – toward movement) and signifies the end of winter. This day is celebrated by sending out kites to the clear blue sky. The kites are of various shapes, sizes and colours, swaying and playing along with the tug of strings in the January wind. The strings hold a significant place too. Manja (kite-string) making is a traditional skill, which is handed down over generations and families jealously guard their secret recipes for the Manja paste.

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Mata Ni Pachedi~Ahmedabad

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:43:00 +0000

Mata Ni Pachedi is a handmade textile of Gujarat meant to be an offering in the temple shrines which house the Mother Goddess. The name is derived from the Gujarati words ‘Mata’ meaning ‘mother goddess’, ‘Ni’ meaning ‘belonging to’ and ‘Pachedi’ meaning ‘back’. The goddess forms the central figure in the design, flanked by other elements of her story.

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Gaamthi Prints~Ahmedabad

Gaatha A tale of crafts — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:33:05 +0000

The prints from the villages, locally known as ‘gaam’ of India, are called as the ‘Gaamthi’ prints; vibrant colors, contrasting shades, varied patterns being their characteristic features. Originally done with natural dyes extracted from plants and other source, they are now also being done in artificial colors.

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