FAMOUS WORK OF GUJARAT – KACHHI WORK

History of kachhi work

Kutch is famous for it’s kutch embroidery which is also known as kachhi work. Since 16^th and 17^th centuries kachhi work has been done. It is also said that cobbler known as mochis are trained in this art form by muslim sufi saint. The art form became a vocation for women of kutch. This became generational art with the skill taught from mother to daughter. Women of kutch embroider everything from garment to wall  hangings, toran, bed covers, bags, decor of camel and horse. In starting women work only for their own and slowly she work for other and create source income.

Usually kachhi work is done on cotton and silk fabric involves use of woollen and silk thread in fine stitch like square chain, double buttonhole, pattern darning, running stitch, satin and straight stitches. Colourful kachhi work sparkle when small beads and mirrors known “ABHLA” are sewn over geometrical shaped design. Things seen in daily lives; flowers and bushes, peacocks and camels, women doing household chores and men tending to cattle, all these are inspirations for these beautiful designs. Mainly off-white, yellow, madder red, black, indigo, ivory, and green.

Kachhi work saree of new fashion world

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In kachhi work saree motif like dancing peacock, human figure in dancing form,elephant, camel, parrot, religious place like temple. There are not only two or three, but up to 16 different types of work are known in Gujarat. Each belongs to different communities. All these communities have their own unique style of work with different motifs, pattern that gives them visual identity. Their social status can be identify through work they wear.

Present scenario of kachhi work

Now a days many change had made in kachhi work. Kachhi work is now done in machine. And many varities of things are made of kachhi work like bags, purse, jhola bag, chapple, jutis, skirts, belt, waistcoat, and many other thing for home decoration. Various fashion designers create Kutch inspired clothing to display on a global platform.

You may find latest kachhi work saree at vendorvilla.com. So have one look on above image for attending marriage. Wear something new in marriage and be the eye-catcher in marriage.