About Handicrafts of Gujarat
A Tour to Gujarat gives one a golden opportunity to appreciate the wonderful handicrafts of Gujarat. A state with tremendous potential in tradition and folk culture, Gujarat trips happen to open up the splendid avenues of the state's rich handicraft culture. The works displayed here speak of radiance, elegance, color and intricate handiwork in every item that is produced.

Patola silk
The most important work of handicrafts of Gujarat happen to be the Patola silk fabric which is printed upon thoroughly with calculated geometric patterns with silk thread and looks extremely elegant. A work of block printing, most amazingly the designs appear in both sides of the fabric thereby giving it a beautiful effect and finishing.

Zari Industry
The Zari industry in Gujarat involves products of gold or silver threads of Zari or imitations of the same. Chalak, Salama, Kangari, Tiki embroideries are found on laces, saree borders, caps depicting a free flow of zari work. The Tanchoi or silk brocade woven in silk zaris, is woven on sarees, dresses and other accessories with designs of animals, birds etc, floral motifs etc.

Dyeing industry
Earlier, designs were printed on fabrics with the juices extracted out of crushed leaves, plants and flowers and was termed as vegetable dye. The Bandhni art is another favorite among the handicrafts in Gujarat, and is a tie and dye designing process, where the cloth has to be tied up in parts by strings carefully and dipped in colors to give the fabric a beautiful design when untied and dyed.

Cloth Printing
Cloth printing is created with the help of blocks and screens. Chundadi, Patola Plain Gala, Lehria, Bandhani, Pomcha, Nagaria are some of the exclusive designs to be found on sarees, dress materials, household products like home linen and showpieces.

Wood Carving
Intricate designs etched on wood are depicted in forms of human and animal figures, objects etc on tables, chairs and Jhoolas. The art form is mainly a product of the Mahuva and Idar area of Gujarat. Dolls, toys, showpieces made out of banana shafts, bamboos and rag pulps are also quite popular out here.

Embroidery
Varied types of embroidery work with mirror works and sequins and multicolored threads with varied designs on varied objects make the fabrics of dresses, sarees, bed covers, table cloths goes aglitter.

Inlay Work
Ivory and sandalwood are used as base for inlay works and then intricate designs are carved into bangles to give them an elegant look. Lovely agates are thoroughly processed and carefully laid into channels etched on the basic materials.

Bead Work
Dresses and various cloth materials are beautifully designed with colorful beads of different shapes and sizes.

Arts and Crafts in Gujarat
Handicrafts of Gujarat
Applique	Ari Embroidery
Block Printing	Kathi Embroidery
Mirror Work and Embroidery	Patola Embroidery
Rabari Embroidery	Tie and Dye
Zari Embroidery

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