2019-11-04 Mon

According to historians Kutch embroidery was brought about by ‘Kathi’ cattle breeders. Later on, they settled down in the Gujarat area and created some fine needlework that displayed a variety of elements, designs, themes, patterns and moods known as Kutch embroidery.

This embroidery has been practice and created in Gujarat-kutch are for centuries and between 16th and 17th centuries Kutch embroideries masterpieces were exported to western countries. It is also believed that mochis or shoemakers were taught Kutch embroidery 300 years ago by a Muslim wanderer in Sindh and that is what started the tradition.

The embroidery of Kutch further clubbed with the native tradition of Sindh tradition which evolved six styles like Suf, Khaarek, and Paako, Rabari, Garasia Jat and Mutava. In March 2013, these color handicrafts of Kutch received the registry of Geographical Indications (GI). India Post also issued a stamp illustrating this craft in series handicraft on stamps in 2018.

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