If travel to Gujarat is next on your card and you want to explore the vibrancy of Gujarat in different styles, then definitely you should head to the core of Gujarati’s culture.
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ENTICING GUJARAT Art and Craft
Gujarat — The Land of Mesmerizing Art & Crafts
INTRODUCTION If a trip to Gujarat is next on your bucket list, you would be amazed to know that you are in for a flush of cultural boom, with a vividness of arts and craft fused together to make this Indian state pretty much worth the visit. Famed to be the most vibrant state in the country, the suburbs of Gujarat are perfect anecdote of the rich Indian art and culture. Whether it is the vibrant mix of colors intertwined together in a beautiful pattern or elegant needlework, Gujarat is a paradise for art lovers that dazzle your eyes with its own style of craft. To Know more, play through the slides...
NEEDLEWORK
Toran (embroidered doorways decoration with hanging flaps) Pachhitpatis (embroidered frieze), Chaklas (embroidered square pieces) Abhala (mirror inset embroidery) Elegant, beautifully crafted with dark and contrasting threads; you will definitely fall in love with these amazing pieces of art! Some of the many needlework crafts include :
Patola Sarees
In 2013 when Kirror Kher donned the ramp in Gaurang Shah’s collect of Patola saree , she stunned the audience. The Gujarati Patola Sarees feature: Colorful geometrical pattern Striking and bold color theme Finest hand woven fabrics Zari and Bandhani
Jewelry
Women’s love for jewelry isn’t hidden from anybody and Gujarat is known for its cult and classic jewelry designs worldwide. The prime metals used in making Gujarati jewelry include but not limited to: These metals are crafted into beautiful marvel of art studded with eye dazzling stone works are worth buying. Gold Silver Iron Brass
Home Furnishing
The traditional floor spread Namadas and Dhurries woven with camel, goat hair , wool and cotton Woven quilts Kalamkari table covers, tablemats and table linen with block printing
Clay Items
Pottery is the oldest craft technique of Gujarat and it seems that Gujarat has mastered this traditional art form. Some of the clay arts include: Terracotta toys Mud wall painting Utensils Plaques It’s a real treat to see the raw clay molded into the beautiful art craft.
Wood Craft
The lacquered furniture of Sankheda and Minakari furniture from Rajkot is quite famous. The furniture and woodcrafts of Surat , Kutchh and Saurashtra are equally popular. The precision and minute wooden carvings with hand painted motifs and traditionally ornamented gives them esthetic touch.
Painting
Angular features and bold colors are the specialty of Gujarat Paintings. From traditional Kalamkari, Plethora art form to modern painting, Gujarat is a connoisseur for art work.