Kutch Embroidery

Kutch Embroidery is done using cotton or silk thread on cotton cloth. This folk embroidery is an evolving expression of the craft and textile traditions of the Rabaris, a nomadic tribe in Gujarat. 

Kutch embroidery is basically practiced by women. It's a tradition which is been inherited from generation to generation (mother to daughter).

The Kutch Embroidery came into being in Kutch, Gujarat with the arrival of different communities migrated from different countries like Iran, Iraq, Greece, Germany, Afghanistan during 16th &17th century.

"Kutch work is unique in the sense that a net is woven on a cloth using thread. This embroidery follows its own traditional design logic and juxtaposition of colours and motifs."

Kutch Embroidery uses various techniques, stitches and combinations of stitches. Each embroidery stitch has a special name to help identify it, and although they are mostly

simple to execute, when you put them together the results can be extremely complex.

1-Mochi Bharat

2-Shisha /Abhala /Mirror Work

3-Heer Bahrat

4-Soof

5-Kharek

6-Paako are major techniques used.

All embroideries are handmade in nature.