About the Workshop:
Date: Sunday, 27 Feb. 2022
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Limited Seats. Prior Registration is mandatory.
About the Master Artist:
Vankar Suresh Parbat’s family has been weaving for four generations. Previously, Sarli had more than 200 families of weavers. Today, less than 50 houses have looms. Suresh and his father have two looms. They mostly weave acrylic shawls, and sell in exhibitions and the local market. His parents wanted him to study. Though he was not interested, Suresh studied till 10th grade. Then his father sent him for a government two-month certificate course in industrial training. Despite having a job offer from IFFCO, Gandhidham, Suresh decided that it was better to work in one’s own business. He learned weaving from his father, and has been working with him for ten years. Suresh has attended exhibitions in Surat, Vadodara, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, etc.
Craft – Kutch Weaving
About Craft:
The traditional Kutch weaving is a 600-year-old tradition. It is done by an extra-weft weaving technique, where a weft yarn is used in the warp of the loom. The weaving with extra weft creates distinctive designs with geometric patterns. The characteristic, intricately handwoven motifs form the identity of the Kutch weaving.
Shawls are woven with motifs, which have been passed down through generations of artisan communities. They were originally made from local desi wools and were traditionally worn as veils. Artisans continue to design and produce shawls for the local market as their shawls are widely worn throughout Kutch in the winter months. Over the years, the weavers spread out in large clusters and smaller pockets throughout Kutch.
This Workshop is only for pre-registered 30 participants only.
