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The document discusses the embroideries of Kutch, an area in western India. It outlines the various tribes that live in Kutch, such as the Rabari, Jat, Harijan, Ahir, and Mutwa communities. Each tribe has its own distinctive embroidery style, featuring unique motifs, stitches, and colors. The embroidery is traditionally used to decorate items like clothing, but is now also being commercialized into product lines to sell to a wider market. However, artisans face challenges like low pay that threaten the viability of continuing these traditional crafts.
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- 2. Kutchis an islandsurroundedbythe Arabian seain the west; theGulf of kutch in southand southeast and Rann of kutchin northand northeast. and borderedwith Pakistan
- 3. Kutchis the districtinwestern state of Gujarat. It covers an area of 45,612sq/kmand is the thirdlargest district after ladakh and barmer The great and the small Rannof Kutchsurround the northernand eastern parts.
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- 6. DIFFERENT TYPES OF EMBROIDERIES Rabariembroidery Jat embroidery Harijan embroidery Mutva embroidery Ahirembroidery Aari Bharat Kutchi bharat
- 7. RABARI COMMUNITY Unclear Origins Semi Nomadic Women Wear Only Black And Men Wear White Dhebariya Rabari Wagadia Rabari Desi Rabari
- 8. RABARI BHARAT CarriedOutIn Leisure Time Articles EmbroideredFor Dowry Cording And Buttons - Commonly Used Black Backgroundwith bright coloredthreads
- 9. RABARI BHARAT MOTIF Paniyari, mangoleaves, scorpions, camels, elephants andthe tree of life, Temple motifs, coconuts, parrots, abstract designs.
- 10. RABARI BHARAT The stitchesused are: Chain stitches Cording Trimmings (mirrors and buttons)
- 12. JAT COMMUNITY Dhanetah Jats Gharasiya Jats Fakirani Jats. Nomadic Muslim community Descendantsfromhalf in iran Came fromsindh to kutch for grazing lands
- 13. JAT BHARAT Pious Community EmbroideryShows Aspects Like Age, Marital Status etc.
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- 15. JAT BHARAT Cross stitchis usedtocreate geometrical motifs Resembles bead work
- 16. HARIJAN COMMUNITY “Hari” MeansGod And “Jan” Means People Mahatma Gandhi Gave This Name To Meghwals Originally From Marwar, Rajasthan
- 20. MUTWA BHARAT Muslim Herders MovedFrom Saudi Arabia 500 Years Back Mutwa - The Most Tedious Embroidery Very Fine Stitches AndElaborate Embroidery Inlaid With Small Mirrors
- 21. MUTWA BHARAT Tools Needle Cottonor woolfabric, Threads,Beadsor mirrors. Motifs Geometric motifs, five-petalled flowers, creepers, abstract designs.
- 22. MUTWA BHARAT Tpyes OfMutva : Mukko, Chakan, Chopat, Katri Gotanv Kambira
- 23. AHIR COMMUNITY: Pranthariya Machhoya, Bhoureecha Sorathiya. DescandantsOf Lord Krishna ChangedOver From Dairy To Transprot And Salt
- 24. AHIR BHARAT ThreadsAnd Stitches Convey a Message Only Womenfolk Carry Out Embroidery Highest Number Of Figurative Motifs
- 25. AHIR BHARAT Tools Fabric, chalk,stencil, silk or cotton threads, needle and abhalas. Motif Peacocks, Flowers, Scorpions, Elephants, Milkmaids And Parrots. Distinctive Teardrop- shaped Pattern Is Also Used As One Of The Design Pattern.
- 26. AHIR BHARAT Extensive useof abhlas Only round abhlasareused Sakli, andvanna(herringbone) stitches are used.
- 27. AARI BHARAT Existent Since12th Century Metioned In Rig Veda FlourishedUnder Mughals Motifs Were Generally Refined Floral Patterns Also Known As “Mochi Bharat”
- 28. AARI BHARAT Aara HookedNeedle Is Used Very Time Consuming Filling Stitches Very Elaborate Aari Has Become Extinct Because Of Lack Of Patronage
- 29. AARI BHARAT Tools Cloth, Hookedneedle, silk thread or zari thread or cotton thread, and bamboo frame. Motif Buttis, floral motifs, peacocks, paisleys, patli, bail, parrots, leaves, abstract designs, gate way designs.
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- 32. KUTCHI BHARAT Types OfBharat Are: Kachho Bharat, Pako Bharat, NoyranBharat, Kharek Bharat, Kambari Bharat, ChopadBharat, Gufuo Bharat, Taka Bharat.
- 33. KUTCHI BHARAT Simple YetElegant Embroidery Most Famous Work Of Kutch Simple Women EmbroideredTo Tell Their Stories Designs Are A Mix Of Microscopic And Elaborate Designs Abhlas Are Widely Used Colours Are Vivid
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- 36. LIMITATIONS Language barrier Unwillingto Change Underpaid Commercialization Lack of lead time Remotely settled Communication gap Unavailability of material
- 37. EXPERIENCE Traditional aariembroidery is already extinct and the other communities are engaging in aariwork. The tribes are now embroidering for monetary gains. The artisans are not being paid well. the artisans have now become alert about the scope of their embroidery and they are now creating a platformfor themselves.
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