Kutch Textiles Of Identity

Kutch's arid and barren landscape acts as a stark backdrop for some of the most vivid and colourful textiles in India.
The embroideries of Kutch are widely acknowledged to be among the most diverse cultural histories of women's embroidered textiles in the world
The embroideries of Kutch are widely acknowledged to be among the most diverse cultural histories of women's embroidered textiles in the world

The textiles and embroideries of Kutch tell us the story of a community, and even an entire region. Learning how a particular craft came into being and evolved over time and the impact its surroundings have had on it over the years, is fascinating.&nbspCreated by the ancient nomadic tribes who live here, each embroidery style is unique and has been passed down from generation to generation.

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