Exquisite embridery on antique silk. part of a royal collection, Gujarat.
Gujarat the state in the western part of India has a rich tradition of arts and crafts, which can be traced to the ancient times. Due to its convenient location on the Arabian Sea coast the state has been the gateway for trade and commerce over the centuries. Merchandisers and traders from various countries of the world came to Gujarat for business. Cotton of high quality being grown in Gujarat and surrounds further aided production of fine cotton facrics much prized by Romans. Embroidered products from Gujarat and other craft items hold great value abroad. The Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London displays around 10000 Indian textiles.
Unique printing and dyeing techniques as well as myriad styles of embroidery are amazing in their variety , imagination and beauty