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Kutch embroidery

South Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Kutch embroidery is a handicraft and textile signature art tradition of the tribal community of Kutch district in Gujarat, India. The tradition and its designs has made a notable contribution to Indian embroidery traditions. The embroidery, most frequently made by women, is generally done on fabrics of cotton, in the form of a net using cotton or silk threads. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Antique Kutch Embroidery
Antique Kutch Embroidery
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Ahir Embroidery From Kutch
Ahir Embroidery From Kutch
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Kutchi Embroidery 3
Kutchi Embroidery 3
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Kutchi Embroidery 2
Kutchi Embroidery 2
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Embroidered hanging, Kutch (western India
Embroidered hanging, Kutch (western India
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